For those of us that love irises, their blooms seem to come and go much too quickly in the average garden.  Most irises bloom for a week or two and then fade into the background of the garden for the rest of the season. This would be the end of the story for the iris if there were only one species of iris to grow.  Lucky for us, there are actually several different species and cultivars of iris that bloom at different times throughout the season.    Using a mix of different species and cultivars, you can have iris blooming virtually all season long in your garden. The Misunderstood Iris Homeowners…

Shopping for plants can be daunting especially to a beginner.  In this section, we’ll show you how to read nursery tags to help you make the right choices for your garden. Become a Nursery Tag Expert Knowing your way around a nursery plant tag is easy and essential to making good plant choices.  This may seem like a lot of information, but it’s all very simple.  In no time, you’ll be reading tags like a pro. All tags are different.  Some tags give very little information, while others tell the whole story.  Here are the typical highlights of a nursery tag: Common name of the plant – All plants have a…

Walkways and Garden Paths Walkways are a key part of almost any landscape.  Check out our walkways and garden paths slideshow for some great ideas and tips and then read our guide to designing your own walkway: Design a Walkway or Garden Path Walkways and paths are a part of almost any landscape, but they don’t always get the attention they deserve.  The way a walkway is designed can have a major impact on your landscape.    If you need to design a walkway or path, take some time to understand your options.  Let’s start by taking a look at what walkways are all about. What are walkways for? This question…