The Ivory Silk Lilac tree is a true delight in the landscape, combining beauty, fragrance, and year-round interest with a compact shape. It was named the 1997 Urban Tree of the Year and won the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Gold Medal Award in 1996 -honors that speak to both its beauty and reliability. With creamy white…
As fall settles in and the garden begins to fade, many of us feel the urge to tidy things up by cutting back perennials, raking leaves, and preparing for a clean slate come spring. But when it comes to perennial plants, a little mess can be a good thing. Leaving some perennials standing through the…
If you’re looking for a summer-blooming perennial that offers beauty, fragrance, and real benefits to pollinators, native garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a must-have. Its tall, colorful flower clusters brighten up borders and perennial gardens from midsummer into early fall. And while it’s certainly a stunning flower, it’s also doing a lot of work behind…
Butterfly bush are a gardener’s delight, known for their vibrant, nectar-rich flowers that attract a ton of pollinators, especially butterflies and bees. These hardy, low-maintenance shrubs can transform any garden into a buzzing oasis of life and color. But as the crisp autumn air settles in, many gardeners wonder if they should prune their butterfly…
In the world of gardening, there are certain plants that quietly steal the show with their understated elegance and year-round charm. Among them, the Cavatine Pieris japonica stands out as a beloved favorite among gardeners for its compact habit and captivating blooms. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this shrub a delightful addition…
