Spring Color

23 08, 2022

Fall-Planted, Spring-Flowering Bulbs

By |2022-08-23T07:56:25-05:00August 23rd, 2022|Bulbs, Flowers, Garden Planning, Seasonal Color, Spring|0 Comments

It's time to Think Spring... Spring-Flowering Bulbs, that is! Planted in the fall, spring-flowering bulbs are one of the most effective ways to bring the flowering season of your garden earlier into the spring. They look great in small groups mixed with perennials or shrubs, as well as in dedicated areas planted in large [...]

11 04, 2021

Minor Bulbs: Great Spring Color & Deer/Rabbit Resistance

By |2021-04-14T07:55:19-05:00April 11th, 2021|Bulbs, Flowers, Garden Pests, Landscaping, Plants, Seasonal Color|0 Comments

In spring, the 'major bulbs' of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are popular and prominent in gardens everywhere. However, there is a group of much smaller 'minor bulbs' that are worthy of attention as they are reliable and are deer and rabbit resistant. Though diminutive at only 3-6" in height, when planted in abundance, the [...]

4 02, 2010

A Garden to Inspire You: English Garden Rooms

By |2018-02-19T16:01:31-06:00February 4th, 2010|Case Studies, Landscaping, Paving and Hardscaping|0 Comments

  The garden, newly installed in November 2009. The garden the following summer. The English Walled Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden features six different garden “rooms”, paying homage to the contributions of English gardens over the centuries. English gardens mix annuals with perennials and appeal to the senses, and the sound of water plays an [...]

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