Monthly Archives: March 2011

Spring comes early with “Cornell Pink” Rhododendron

Let’s face it, for gardener’s, March can be the most brutal month.  We’re hanging on the edge of spring, waiting for those first warm days and counting down to the first early blooms of the season.  Most gardeners use bulbs … Continue reading

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Coral Bark Maple – A tree for all seasons

One of the challenges of creating a great garden is to get great color and foliage throughout the year. Most plants peak during a certain season and then fade into the background of the garden. Few plants can offer more … Continue reading

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Add Winter interest with Witch Hazel (Hamamelis)

If your garden looks anything like mine in the winter, it can get downright depressing.  By late February, we’ve had it with winter and the spring bulbs are still a month away.  Most “early” spring blooming trees and shrubs are … Continue reading

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