Looking for a dramatic plant to serve as a focal point in your garden? Think Black. Black Lace Elderberry, that is! Black Lace™ Elderberry (Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’ ppaf) is fairly new to the United States, introduced in 2006. One could easily mistake this plant for an exotic Japanese Maple, given its lacy, finely-cut leaves that are purple-black in color. But unlike a [...]
We are proud to announce we have been recognized by the Illinois Landscape Contractor Association as a 2011 Excellence in Landscaping Award winner in the category of Residential Landscape Construction. This distinguished honor is unique because of its rigorous application criteria and that the judging is done by fellow landscapers throughout the industry. A landscape upgrade [...]
Are you aware of a hidden garden gem located on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, or of its historical significance? This garden, a project of The Garden Club of Evanston, was established in 1915 to celebrate the ties between England and America. It also commemorated the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The [...]
It's Hydrangea season! Almost everywhere you look at this time of year you'll see one kind or another of the Hydrangea family in glorious bloom. Hydrangea is an old fashioned plant with many new and improved cultivars. Some do well in shade, some prefer sun, but all of them bloom during the summer months, bringing [...]
A large, fragrant pair of moonflowers.Working all day and taking care of family and chores in the evening doesn’t leave time in the summer for leisurely enjoying a garden. When the daily pace finally slows down, the sun is setting and garden time has passed. Not necessarily! You can extend your enjoyment of your garden [...]
Early Risers Some perennials grow best in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. They are called cool season perennials. They are starting to show up and will be blooming soon! Some came through the winter with attractive foliage. Helleborus and Bergenia are good examples of this. Pulmonaria (Lungwort), Dianthus (Pinks), Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) [...]