Iris cristata Tennessee White has many good attributes, starting with the pure white flowers I find so unexpected after years of living with the comfortable…
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Included in this section are plants we are testing through multiple seasons before recommending to clients. Sometimes our opinions change over time. Many of the plants included here are newer cultivars.
Calycanthus Hartlage Wine is a cross between the native eastern sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) and Chinese sweetshrub (Calycanthus chinensis). It has very large wine-red flowers. Calycanthus…
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Salsify, Tragopogon porrifolius, is a biennial grown for the edible roots. It takes three to four months for it to reach the stage where you…
Comments closedYou can read about our interest in Southgate rhododendrons over here. The brief story is rhododendrons at lower elevations are not protected from the various…
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The Southgate Rhododendrons were developed to survive the hot and humid gardens of the Deep South. Rhododendrons are mountain plants, and many gardeners who live…
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Undeniably beautiful and undeniably pricey, Japanese Maple Bihou has stunning bark of peach coral and a reputation for winter dieback of the branch tips. We…
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There are certain things that represent the epitome of craftsmanship. All-clad pots and pans are found in the great kitchens worldwide. Many writers carry a moleskine journal everywhere they go. In the gardening world, Felco pruners hold such a mystique.
These tools do not make us better cooks or writers or gardeners; the most important thing is commitment to being present. Quality equipment allows us to be consistent. Felco pruners are expensive upfront, but perfect for those of us who belong to the ‘buy once and have it last forever’ tribe of consumers.
About Felco Pruners
Felco pruners’ dependability and history have led to a loyal following. Felco equipment are Swiss-made and have been around since 1946. If you are buying your first Felco pruner, the Felco 2 is an excellent choice. It is a bypass pruner that is easy to carry as you journey around the garden.
Spacing of English boxwood for a hedge or parterre How far apart to plant English boxwood is by far the most common question, rife with…
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Korean Boxwood ‘Wintergreen’ (Buxus sinica var. insularis Wintergreen) tends to stay green in winter and is hardy to Zone 4. The leaves are not as fine…
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As we enter into our second year in the test garden with the new Southgate rhododendrons (presented as an answer for Deep South gardeners), what…
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