For years I have grown Arborvitaes in pots for year round interest Arborvitaes have been my favorite evergreen shrub for years. I love the rich green fan like ‘leaves’ and the pyramidal shape of the Emerald Green Arborvitae. I love the fact you do not have to prune, shape, or otherwise do any trimming. I […]
In my garden with the Blue Cardinal flower (Lobelia siphilitica)
I love the color of the Blue Cardinal Flower (Lobelia siphilitica) in my garden where it receives morning sun and a bit of dappled afternoon sun. I have to keep it regularly watered because it does not like to dry out. It has reached about 32″ tall in the clay soil under the Oak tree and […]
Beware of the Rose of Sharon (Althea) in your garden
The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) also known as an Althea shrub is a mid summer bloomer in white, pink, red, or purple with a red center. You can also find them ruffled in the same array of colors including what many call blue. You can grow the Rose of Sharon as a shrub or a […]
