Legginess Exposed
Professional garden designers will often refer to a particular plant as "leggy". Exactly what do they mean by this, and how should Northscapers use this to benefit our own landscapes and gardens?
View ArticleJunipers As Ground Covers
For many homeowners, a low-maintenance landscape is nothing short of the holy grail. They want something that will look good with minimal attention to watering, weeding, pruning and any other form of...
View ArticleLabrador Tea And Lappland Azalea
There are two species of rhododendron that grow right up to the Arctic Circle. Labrador Tea (Ledum groenlandicum) is a little less showy than the Lappland azalea but it is still naturally beautiful....
View ArticleLast... But Is It Least?
As is typical at this time of year, the stock of plant inventory at the garden centers is visibly winding down. For most garden centers across the North, May and June are the big selling months; by the...
View ArticleLearning To Love Again
Anyone who's known me over the years knows that I have always been a tree and shrub guy, with a special place reserved for perennials. It's been no secret that annuals and bedding plants never got my...
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