3 Reasons to Trim Back Your Annuals

A little pruning now and then keeps it healthy, but you shouldn’t pull it out and chop the roots up.“– Len Goodman Some of us feel a little timid when it comes to trimming back our beloved annuals. These bold bloomers captivate our hearts and backyards in their precious, short growing season and we can […]
Best Iowa Perennials for Summer Blooming

“The summer night is like a perfection of thought.”– Wallace Stevens With the sun beaming on our skin and soaking us with radiant warmth, it’s safe to say that summer is here. Our days are longer and the urge to get out to enjoy the season grows stronger. What better way to enjoy the summer […]
Native Plants (Iowa)

Without the time and energy, maintaining a gorgeous garden seems impossible.
Perennial Blooming Calendar (Iowa)

“Each moment of the year has its own beauty.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson When planning our gardens each year, we do our best to ensure that we will have beautiful blooms, no matter the season. From the moment spring has sprung, right up until the chill of fresh frost, we want a fresh and flowering garden. […]