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New this year in Ferns and just down this week from production in Watertown – Athyrium ‘Godzilla’ (Giant Japanese Painted)! He may be nothing much to look at now at only about 8-10″, but this guy will get 3′ tall and spread 4-6′ wide at maturity! It has leaves just  Read more

The heat and dry conditions has definitely taken its toll on many residential lawns and there is much work to do to get them back into shape. The good news is the weather has begun to change for the better and the cool season turf grasses are starting to have  Read more

Anise Hyssop (Agastache x) has been a popular plant this year. Its sturdy stems hold large, colorful flower spikes in purples, pinks and oranges. ‘Blue Fortune’ seen in the middle, has a long, dense flower head and is an awesome perennial to attract butterflies and other pollinators. ‘Black Addar’ has  Read more

Common name: Windflower Size: 24-36″ (includes flower height) Interest: 2-4″ single flowers with yellow centers- petals are white, pink or lilac & nice foliage Culture: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist, well-drained soil Time of year: Late summer to fall Companion plants: Meadowsweet (Filipendula), Ferns, Hosta, Turtlehead (Chelone),  Read more

Summer is the perfect time to get your thoughts together for your fall jobs, maybe on the patio with a cool drink in hand! You may already be ahead of the game and have bulb lists going from earlier this spring. Either way, our Spring Bulb Brochures are in and  Read more

First let’s take a look at the plants being planted, which are basically B&B trees and container plants. When a tree is dug, many of the roots get cut. Since it’s the fine root tips that absorb most of the water from the ground, the tree has limited ability for  Read more

The Echinacea are standing tall in full bloom in Watertown beckoning butterflies and gardeners alike with their vibrant long lasting blooms. They love the summer heat blooming July through August adding a bright splash of color in the garden and as long-lasting cut flowers. There are so many to choose  Read more

With the hoop houses full of enticing colorful perennials ranging from ankle to knee height (such as Heuchera, Campanula, Geranium, Echinacea) adding some altitude to the perennial border can easily be over-looked. Enter: the head-turning Delphinium hybrids. Ana says simply put “they’re elegant, beautiful and add so much to the  Read more

The early summer blooming perennials are full in their pots, showing color and ready to brighten up your perennial gardens. I love to plant gardens with color schemes: echoing colors with different flowers, leaf forms, sizes and shapes. Here are some suggestions of pink and purple perennials in bloom now  Read more

Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria x) is a new perennial for us this year. That may come as a surprise to many of you as it’s known in northern latitudes as the florists’ longest lasting cut flower. Now, you can grow them in your perennial borders! The variety ‘Inca Ice’ will grow  Read more