Native Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Cercis canadensis - red bud

Spring gardens are a bounty of colors and fragrance. Here in southwestern Connecticut, the pink candy cotton flowering cherries compete with the sweet fragrance of  koreanspice viburnum which is vying for attention with the assorted gumball colors of azaleas and hybrid … Continue reading 

Small Spring-Flowers Trees

Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' is a weeping cherry for larger spaces since it will grow to approximately 25' tall and wide. It's pale pink flowers dangle in clusters from the branches.

Here in Connecticut, spring means the three big names in non-native spring-flowering trees – Magnolia, Malus (crab apple), and Prunus (cherry) – are in full bloom.  Here’s a look at one reason why these trees are so popular and make great additions … Continue reading 

Creating A Wildlife Garden

American lady butterfly nectaring on liatris

Whether you’re entirely new to gardening, or are a certified ‘green thumb’ who is transforming an existing garden into a wildlife habitat garden, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out where to begin. You know your garden can … Continue reading