Evergreen Plants

Are You Going Scottish Or Irish?

Are You Going Scottish Or Irish?

As you read the title above, I am curious what comes to your mind.  Could it be Irish or Scotch Moss?  Maybe haggis or scotch eggs versus corned beef or colcannon (a funky Irish cabbage dish)?  Did you think of Jameson, Bushmills or Tulamore Dew Irish Whiskey?  Or is it a bit peatier Glenmorangie, Johnny Walker, or Macallan Scotch Whiskey you prefer?  Guinness or a true Scottish Ale?  Perhaps this article will…

Winter Interest with Evergreen Perennials

Winter Interest with Evergreen Perennials

First off, let me apologize for using the word “winter” in the title as I sincerely hope that our actual “winter” is still many weeks away.  Having said that, as we head towards the holiday season, it is an ideal time for gardeners to look forward just a bit.  Frost will be coming soon, and Mother Nature will require...

Going Vertical With Vines

Going Vertical With Vines

Going vertical with climbing plants adds visual interest to any garden, providing nice foliage and often ideal seasonal flower power.  There are useful vines out there in all kinds of shapes and sizes; some for larger areas and others to use as smaller garden accents, or even as simple container specimens.  Whether you are trying to grow on a decorative trellis or obelisk, up a post, along a railing, over a large pergola or arbor, or even naturalize something along a fence line, vines may be exactly what you are looking for…