English Ivy and Periwinkle removal. Seeded the revived soil with Golden Ragwort and Virginia Bluebells. It's going to take a good year for successful establishment but we will be there every step of the way!
We removed all the builder grade shrubs including a poorly sighted Red Maple Tree. We replaced the Maple with a White Fringe Tree and planted a little over 200 Maryland native perennials. We added in catmint as a non-native long season nectar source for the transition periods. Reduced lawn, Increased Life. #nativegardening #mdnativeplants #mdgardening #wildones #WildOnes #homegrownnationalpark
Wanted to highlight a few plants we have in stock right now that weāre hoping we donāt have to overwinter. Saturday is supposed to be absolutely gorgeous around the state and we canāt stress enough that this is a prime time for planting.
Viola walterii āSilver Gemā quart$8
Heuchera villosa āAutumn Brideā quart $8
Polemonium reptans āStairway to Heavenā gal. $12
Carex rosea plugs $5
Chrysogonum virginianum quarts $8
Sisyrinchum angustifolium āLucerneā plugs $5
Packera aurea plugs $5
Donate to HNP when you purchase the new Keystone Roll-Out Gardenā¢ from Ecoplantia!
These Blue Lobelias are smiling today!
Its officially planting season again! Plants recognize that the days are getting shorter, this sparks root development before the dormant season sets in. Treat yourself and plant this fall for a stellar show next year! Get plugged in!
In case you missed the show this morning, here is a clip of our segment. Let's plant more natives! @followers
Sweet Pepperbush āRuby Spiceā is smelling extra delightful on this Sunday!
Common Name: sweet pepperbush
Type: Deciduous shrub
Family: Clethraceae
Zone: 4 to 8
Height: 4.00 to 6.00 feet
Spread: 3.00 to 5.00 feet
Bloom Time: July to August
Bloom Description: Rose pink
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium to wet
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Hedge, Naturalize, Rain Garden
Flower: Showy, Fragrant
Leaf: Good Fall
Attracts: Butterflies
Tolerate: Heavy Shade, Erosion, Clay Soil, Wet Soil
Info from Missouri Botanical Gardens
Weāre teaming with life at the nursery. So much is in bloom and itās fun to see so many happy critters getting their fill of high quality nectar and pollen. Weāre loaded to the brim with new arrivals this week! Like, we might need a bigger space soon!