Raingardens look best with year-round interest. That's not always so easy considering all the plants have to tolerate dry spells as well as inundations of water. Winterberry (Ilex vert.) helps the effort with its persistent bright red fruit that last through Jan.! pic.twitter.com/aPeDDXD5GI

About 2 days ago

You can't go wrong with Sassafras for fall color! Hard to work this native into a design? Use them in groups along the wood's edge or the property line in moist soil. Their shiny leathery leaves turn beautiful shades of red! pic.twitter.com/IP1rxr2rXH

About 4 days ago

There are so many Ornamental Grasses are in their prime right now - from Pink Muhly Grass), to the towering Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass to the dwarf Little Bunny Fountain Grass. They are awesome to experiment with either massed or stategically placed in the border. pic.twitter.com/Mpi2o20We5

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Sweetbay Magnolias (M. virginiana) have beautiful blooms in summer, then in September you'll see these orangey-red clusters of fruit as a bonus! Birds, deer, squirrels and even mice love the fruit - learn which other mammal loves them too! ow.ly/9tQL50wylyk pic.twitter.com/iIIyJrjA0K

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The Franklinia are blooming! Their plump round buds have opened up into gorgeous pure white flowers with bright yellow centers. And don't forget their awesome fall foliage! Plant in a protected spot for best success!en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankli… pic.twitter.com/aQtC0BcwPn

About 2 weeks ago