Question: Do you have any advice for growing the Oregon grape holly or mahonia? Our Sunset garden guide says that it is a great plant and easy to grow, but the ones we have just seem to shrink, and the leaves get all discolored. Our creeping mahonia does somewhat better, but it still gets the muddy-looking leaves. This year it is finally getting flowers, so maybe we have a breakthrough. It will be great if it ever gets those purple berries. Thank you for your assistance, and I enjoy your newsletters. Answer: They are usually easy to grow. However they do need some sun and should get good...

Arborvitae (Thuja) is probably one of the most popular landscape plants being used and sold today. For an evergreen, they are fast growing and quite easy to care for. Most varieties of Arborvitae grow almost perfectly with very little pruning required. However, some of the low growing varieties do need regular pruning. Rhinegold Arborvitae, a low growing evergreen that ranges in color from yellow to burnt orange. This plant is a fast grower, and very easy to propagate. It does require pruning at least once a year in order to maintain a nice shape, and the pruning is best done in the late fall...

Perennial plant basics are essential to landscapes of all kinds. These perennial basics should be as reliable as they are beautiful. Reliability should come in the form of disease resistance, ability to “play nice” and not become a spreading pest and ecological threat, and add to the natural beauty that exists around and outside of the area the landscape is in. There are so many wonderful perennials today that suit needs just right and make great staples, but there is of course always the cream-of-the-crop that works in every garden, under most conditions, and look great doing it. Here...

In a world where people are becoming more environmentally mindful, people are approaching their landscapes with a different mindset than they have before. People are looking to create landscapes that are not only beautiful and well-kempt, but also water-wise and beneficial to local wildlife . A great place to start is by choosing plants that are native to the area you live in. US Native plants are perfectly adapted to the climate they’ve come from. They tolerate that particular climate, even thrive in it. From various soils to extreme weather- if you choose plants that...

Choosing the best perennial shade plants for your shade garden can sometimes be a challenging task. Many shaded areas of the landscape have moist to slightly damp soil and very little sunlight. While this will limit your selection of what plants will not only grow, but also thrive in these conditions. Select plants from this perennial plants list, and your shaded garden area is sure to become one of your favorite parts of your landscape. For shade gardens with moist soil, plant an assortment of ferns . Autumn Brilliance Ferns are evergreen with green to bronze foliage...

Are you trying to find eye catching low maintenance perennial shrubs for your garden this summer? Keep reading this article where we are going to discuss all you need to know about the perennial flowers for sun which can form the backbone of any garden. Perennial shrubs play a vital role in the landscaping design of a property. These plants with their multiple stems not only give a stunning visual but also provide privacy when planted in groups. One of the reasons for the immense popularity of perennial shrubs is due to the fact that they require almost zero maintenance. Yellow perennial...

Spring brings a plethora of much anticipated garden action that many look forward to greatly. From the blooming of the redbuds, dogwoods, and cherries, to the emergence of hellebores and columbines - spring brings lots of favorites. Along with the classic seasonal shrub, tree, and bulb favorites come our spring perennial favorites too. If you don’t have these perennials in your garden this year, adding them now will ensure you don’t miss the show next spring. Here are some of our spring perennial favorites that every gardener needs in their landscape. Peonies are old favorites, and still...

When you have limited space for trees, turn to one of these 5 best trees for small gardens. Maturing approximately 30 feet tall or less with narrow or limited canopy space, smaller trees can still provide shade and protection in small landscapes. Kousa Dogwood The smaller, more compact Kousa dogwood flowers in May with white flowers against deep green foliage. Growing in full sun to part shade, the Kousa provides great fall foliage along with tiny berries. Great choice small tree for planting near sunny patios and to add an oriental touch to the landscape. ...

Boxwood blight is a relatively new disease that ruins the appearance and health of boxwoods and pachysandras. Boxwoods are popular evergreen shrubs primarily used for hedge and border planting. Pachysandras are close relatives, but instead of growing upwards, these are evergreen ground cover plants that grow close to the ground. Boxwood blight can and does effect both of these shrubs, robbing them of their leaves and ability to fend off other types of diseases. Fungal Disease Boxwood blight is a fungal disease caused by the organism Cylindrocladium buxicola . The disease goes by several other...

Newest Plants For Sale on GreenwoodNursery.com We have updated some of our customers favorites plants with new sizes. Available now in quart sizes and looking positively gorgeous are our quart sizes in the Thuja Green Giants and the Murray Cypress . Sweetbay Magnolias have been bumped up to 4 inch pots. They have massive root systems and are currently running about 12 inches tall.

We tend to overlook the Native American Chestnut tree , which at one point proved to be one of the most important sources of industry in the US. Before the onset of the devastating chestnut blight that destroyed most of the chestnut tree population during the great depression, the American chestnut was a very common and much loved tree throughout the east. Grown for food and harvested for ideal, rot resistant lumber, the chestnut shouldered economies in the east for hundreds of years. Today, we have blight resistant chestnut trees , and the wild chestnut population is resurging and restoring...

We are now booking lavender plants for spring shipping. Order early to not be disappointed. Some lavender plants are still available for immediate shipping in one gallon and the smaller 3.5 inch pot sizes. Contact us with the varieties and quantities you need to plant for your lavender farm. Lavender Plants at Wholesale Prices!