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If you're looking for some flowering filler ground covers that can take part shade to maybe even well I won't say SHADE but hmm, yep, sometimes we want to push the envelope... and if you do, try the likes of Campanula poscharskyana (photo below) … [Read more]
Cupheas, otherwise known as firecracker plants or cigar plants constantly surprise me with their ease of care and unique gangbuster flowers. Their flowers are tiny, but so abundant you see bright, cheery color at a distance. I would say for the … [Read more]
Hi there and Happy Fall to you! Hopefully, you're still finding time to garden. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area gardening and planting is year round with mild winter temperatures making this possible. Today is October 12, 2020 and our business is … [Read more]
There are 700 - 1000 Salvias, the largest genus in the mint family. In this post we're focusing on TEN amazing Salvia plants (Sages) for your garden or container. Blooming as we speak (late August) and flowering like gangbusters much of Spring - … [Read more]
The impact of a Crape Myrtle tree? In a recent post about Wisteria, blooms are the focus, but Wisteria blooms generally last only up to 30 days; not so with Crape Myrtle... This summer blooming tree stays in bloom 2 - 3 months, which is excellent as … [Read more]
As you can see from the lead photo of this large hedge of variegated buckthorn (Rhamnus a. 'Variegata') variegated leaves can be a useful tool to add beautiful, easy contrast to your plant design. In this short post, take a look at the "hue … [Read more]
Lantana is a popular plant in the SF Bay area. Its staying power owes to its constant bloom, showy flowers, and the fact that this plant in all its forms is enjoyed by hummingbirds and butterflies for habitat gardens; and, is a drought tolerant, … [Read more]
Vine choices in the garden? Does it matter? Yes! And wisteria is a giant. A vine known to swallow landscapes and buildings (I saw this first hand just outside Buenos Aires, Argentina). But, what about wisteria's potential and place in a small … [Read more]
For a semi-arid touch we visited Sedona, Arizona. The plant palette going from Phoenix to Sedona included desert and high desert natives and was a good representation of iconic desert flora. I found myself back from the trip looking at my Arizona … [Read more]
We're just back from a week-long trip to Sedona, Arizona where arresting views of red rock canyons is a feast for the eyes and provides an incredible and unique backdrop for home owners. (Lots of photos below!!!) If you haven't been to Sedona, … [Read more]