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| May 1, 2021
A Favorite Perennial for Pollinators Why We Love It: Hyssop is absolutely fantastic at attracting pollinators – you will see a constant revolving door of bees, butterflies, and other welcome insects. This lovely perennial produces bold, aromatic flowers that bloom freely from mid-summer to mid-fall, and are excellent for cutting. You’ll want to deadhead the […]
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Beyond Burning Bush: Fall-Scaping for Gorgeous Late Season Landscapes
Fall in Wisconsin is a bittersweet season. The initial dread of the upcoming winter months can lead to a reluctance to embrace the beauty in the fall landscape. This is a huge missed opportunity! September and October can (and should) be two of our most spectacular months outdoors. Another reason fall color can be neglected […]
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| March 17, 2021
Our Favorite Trees for Waukesha Hardiness Range: 4 to 8 Height: 40’-70’ Spread: 20’-50’ Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Bloom Color: White Why We Love It: Huge, dinner-plate sized leaves with gorgeous white flowers in spring. The Catalpa is underutilized in home landscapes and provides a great alternative to overused, popular specimen shade trees. One of the RARE trees […]
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| March 15, 2021
Home Herbalism for the Black Thumb Crowd Why bother growing herbs? Flavor. Everything we taste is controlled by our nose. Well-flavored food draws you in before you even pick up the fork. Herbs are the enemy of bland food, and FRESH herbs are king. Once you’ve cooked with the fresh stuff, there’s no going back! Chopped oniony chives on potatoes, […]
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| March 14, 2021
Back off the Buzzcut for a Healthy Lawn! The most beneficial practice to maintain a healthy lawn is to set your mower height to a minimum of 2.5 – 3 inches, with 3 inches preferred. You may be shaking your head at this suggestion, but we stand by this advice. Keeping your grass at a […]
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| February 28, 2021
Living memorials are a way of honoring the life of a departed loved one, and help shift the focus away from death and more towards a celebration of life. When choosing a tree as a living memorial, it’s important to think far down the road in terms of longevity, maintenance, and site selection. Trees are […]
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