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| December 1, 2024
Energetic Pops of Color for Your Winter Landscape Why We Love It:Looking for something less traditional than Winterberry this season? A similar substitute is the versatile Snowberry shrub with similar ornamental berries. Ranging from early fall to late winter, it’s vibrant pink-purple glossy are great for plantings among your white landscape as well as in […]
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| November 1, 2024
Blazing red stems to glow against the winter snow. Why We Love It:When looking for a pop of color to add to your landscape, you need to think about all four seasons here in Waukesha. Bailey Red-Twig Dogwood has much variety throughout the year allowing it to be adaptable through the seasons. With white flowers […]
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| October 1, 2024
Some harvest gold for your fall plant bed! Why We Love It:As we begin our fall season here in Waukesha, having plants that will adapt to your garden is a bonus. For the Ruby Spice Summersweet, there is a lot of variety with the glossy round leaves turn an outstanding harvest gold in the fall […]
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| September 1, 2024
Bring a burst of bright gold to shady spaces! Why We Love It: This big, rugged perennial holds up well in Waukesha County and brings excellent color contrast to woodland gardens. Almost all shade perennials are primarily green when not in bloom, making Sun King an excellent addition. White flowers are at their showiest in […]
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| August 1, 2024
Pyramidal form, interesting bark, and tolerance of alkaline soils are just a few of the things we like about this large canopy tree. Why We Love It: Broad leaves, fast growth rate, interesting “camouflage” colored bark, and consistent stately form make this a good option for large spaces where a big shade tree is desired. […]
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| May 1, 2024
A feast of color with siting flexibility. Why We Love It: This deciduous flowering tree provides interest year-round. The foliage emerges purple-burgundy and maintains a purple hue throughout summer. In autumn, the foliage of ‘Royal Raindrops’ turns a vibrant orange-red. We enjoy the stunning display of pink flowers in spring, followed by tiny red crabapples that […]
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| April 1, 2024
Shade-loving early blooms! Why we Love it:Among perennials that perform well in Wisconsin, Lenten Roses fill a special niche. They bloom in late winter, as early as March! With appropriate protection from wind, they maintain evergreen foliage that can be enjoyed through the winter months! Additionally, these shade loving beauties flower well where many other […]
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| March 1, 2024
Intensely fragrant. Why we Love it: Koreanspice Viburnum offers multi-season interest. Distinctive red buds precede highly fragrant Spring flowers. Come Fall, the shrub is adorned in red again as the leaves turn color. The flowers alone are a great reason to plant Koreanspice Viburnum. Oft-enjoyed for their delightful fragrance, they provide great visual interest as well. […]
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