by Christie Dustman | Aug 26, 2015 | Containers, Design, Four-season interest, Perennial plants
Contributed by Tim Wholey Every year around this time we send kids back to school, dodge increased traffic and get the feel of shorter days, cooler nights, and hints of the crisp scents of autumn. Our gardens and seasonal containers also start showing their age but...
by Christie Dustman | Jul 9, 2015 | Four-season interest, Garden Design, Perennial plants, Plants
Contributed by Allan Robinson What color is your grass? Many idolize the rich emerald green of a lawn. I must confess that after I’ve planted a small patch of lawn in my reconfigured backyard, I have green lawn envy too. But what about ornamental grasses that...
by Christie Dustman | Oct 9, 2014 | Growth habits, Landscape maintenance
Autumn leaves are falling and covering your garden like a patchwork quilt. Yellows, oranges, reds and all kinds of browns create the soothing color palette of fall. Ornamental grasses have hit their stride and perennial Asters, Chrysanthemums, Sedums and Goldenrod all...