When it comes to the best shade trees to grow in Nebraska, there are a few choices you have to choose from. You want to plant the best trees possible in Nebraska, because you want them to have the ability to shade things like your back deck and the rest of your yard. But if […]

If you live in the Midwest and you have been looking for some really amazing perennials to plant in your garden, then here are three terrific ideas to get you started. Big & Beautiful Perennials to Plant in the Midwest Peonies Peonies are huge flowering perennials that bloom in the springtime and continue all summer […]

With hot and humid summers and bone chillingly cold winters, landscaping in the Midwest can be tricky. However, by using plants that are native to the region, you can ensure that your landscape will always look beautiful. Landscaping with Native Midwest Plants Here’s a look at some of most durable native Midwest plants that can […]

It’s easy to understand why hydrangeas are so popular. Easy to grow and tolerant of sun and shade. Hydrangeas bring stunning foliage and big blossoms to your garden. Increase the enchantment of these flowering bushes by carefully selecting hydrangea companion plants. How to Pair Hydrangeas and Hostas? With the right planning, hostas and hydrangeas are […]

Lilacs are one of the most aromatic flowers. Their scent is unmistakable and is beloved by many. Their blooms are just as beautiful as the scent that they produce. The small clusters of purple, pink, white, and even red flowers that resemble stars are absolutely stunning. Lilacs are a spring favorite, for sure. If you’re […]

THE current trend toward smaller houses and yards spurs interest in scaled­ down trees for the land­scape. These top Japanese maple trees comprise an unusually hand­some group of plants which merit serious consideration. These trees exhibit wide variety in forms, heights at maturity, leaf patterns and spring, summer and fall foli­age colors. They have grace­ful […]

One of the joys of the weather warming up in early spring, is the color bursting forth from the ground, the shrubs and our trees. When thinking about spring color we plant bulbs for a great show, but our trees have the largest display and can be glorious in their show of color and fragrance. When […]

With spring just around the corner, getting out in the garden and pruning those overgrown plants and trees may be on your mind. Don’t be too hasty, different plants should be pruned at different times of year. What to Prune When? When to prune can be confusing but pruning at the wrong time is rarely fatal. Pruning […]

Roses are more than just beautiful blooms, there are so many things that most of us do not know about them. The rose is not just the most loved flower in the world, it is also the flower that is regarded as the best representation of love. Did you know that: roses are edible can […]

Proudly living up to their title, evergreens are a constant symbol of emerald beauty in our landscape. They hold on to their needles or leaves year-round and always stay green. Since evergreens retain their leaves over the winter they are susceptible to all the nasties of winter weather. They continue to use and lose water […]