PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Hosta
The versatility of the Hosta is immense! A very hardy plant that is used in both sunny and shaded areas, the Hosta is one of the most reliable perennials out there. Named after the Austrian botanist Nicholas Thomas Host, Hosta is a genus of plants commonly known as plantain lilies. Native to northeast Asia (China, […]
PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Daylily
The daylily has often been termed “the perfect perennial” due to its resistant and attractive flower blooms. Daylilies are actually not considered “true lilies”. They are part of the genus Hemerocallis meaning “day beauty” in Greek. Available in a variety of colors, shades, and combinations, daylilies are a vibrant addition to your outdoor living space. […]
Raised Planting Beds
Raised bed gardening or landscaping is when the soil is formed in any shape that is six inches to waist high above the surrounding soil. The bed can be raised by a variety of materials like wood, rock, or concrete block. Depending on what you are using the bed for will determine the material that […]
PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Forsythia
The bright yellow blooms of forsythia are amazing! While most other plants are still dormant from the winter freeze, forsythia creates an anticipation for the warmer months by bursting into color during the early weeks of spring. Forsythia is one of the first deciduous flowering shrubs to bloom in Northeast Pennsylvania. All varieties prefer full sun but […]