Let's celebrate Arbor Day by getting to know some of our favorite flowering trees (and see my top 5 reasons why you should plant a tree). You'll also find ways to make your garden more peaceful, more colorful, and more weed-free! Plus, don't miss our new notecard set!
Discover 13 of the best flowering trees for residential landscapes, along with tips on how to choose the best one for your yard or garden. Pictured: Crape myrtle, Weeping Extraordinaire™ flowering cherry, Lollipop® flowering crabapple.
Become a member of the Arbor Day Foundation and support their goal of planting 100 million trees by the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day in 2022. (Depending on where you live, you can receive 10 free seedlings with your membership!)
Brandywine Cottage Garden Notecards
Those of you who have been following along with our Journey Through Your Garden series know just how beautiful David Culp's garden is (and if you're not, you're missing out—sign up here). We didn't want to keep all that beauty to ourselves, so we created a notecard set with images from his garden. Purchases support the series, as well as give you a good excuse to drop a beautiful card in the mail and brighten someone's day.
Discover how you can transform your garden into a space that brings peace and tranquility to your daily life. Traditional Zen garden elements include rocks and gravel to represent islands and water, screening for privacy, pathways to lead the eye, seating for comfort, lighting for aesthetics, water features for calming sound, and of course plants for beauty.
Cut Flowers: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Dreaming of fresh floral arrangements all season long? Make that dream a reality by planting summer-flowering bulbs like dahlias, lilies, and gladiolus—they all make outstanding cut flowers. Arranging flowers for your indoor spaces not only brings joy and creativity into your home, it also fosters stronger connections with those you love. Visit FlowerBulbs.com for inspiration and to learn more about flower bulbs.
The key to getting more bang for your buck—and making a huge impact quickly—is to use vigorous plants. Whether you're looking to cover a space with colorful foliage or bright blooms (or both), here are 5 landscaping solutions that will help you cover a lot of ground in a short time. Photo by: Proven Winners.
It's a never-ending battle to get the upper hand on weeds. Don’t let them spoil your lawn or garden. Discover 10 ways to knock them out without using dangerous chemicals.
My top 5 reasons you should plant a tree!
1. Improve your mood: Trees are calming.
2. Improve the air: Trees soak up pollutants and give off oxygen.
3. Provide a home: Trees give food, protection, and homes for wildlife.
4. Reduce your energy bills: Trees planted on the south and west sides of your home provide shade in summer; deciduous trees allow sun to warm your home in winter.
5. As a memorial: Forego sending messages to loved ones with balloon or lantern releases (extremely harmful to the environment and wildlife), and plant your note along with a tree as a living memorial.
Happy Gardening!
- Linda
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