Trend Report: 2019
A secluded retreat at East Campus in LincolnReconnecting with the Natural WorldStep 1: Disconnect Take back your yard: it’s not about the neighbors anymore. It’s about creating a restorative outdoor retreat to find a little peace. There are countless studies about the connection between connecting to the natural world and mental health and performance. Spending […]
Landscaping 101: Summer Watering
Growing plants on the Great Plains can be tough. Extreme temperatures in the summer are hard on landscapes, and severe drought cycles are a normal part of life here. Follow these guidelines to help protect your investments and create a beautiful, thriving landscape. Remember this is a place to start, water needs will vary and […]
New for 2018: Shrubs
2018 brings new selections of North American natives for small spaces. Add flashes of seasonal color and structure to perennial beds with these new choices. For those looking for a statement, check out some of the larger hydrangeas, winterberries, and viburnums available.Small Space ShrubsLowscape Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) 12-24″ tall, 18-24″ wide. Low, tidy, mounding form […]
Landscaping 101: 5 Shrubs for Fall Color
Lincoln is experiencing particularly brilliant fall colors this year. Aside from the popular burning bush pictured in the landscape above, these are some of our favorites for the season in a range of sizes to fit in any landscape. Several of these choices have fragrant flowers and berries to support pollinator habitats and other wildlife. […]
Plant Profile: Hydrangea
Hydrangeas have replaced shrub roses as our go-to flowering shrub. Giant flower clusters liven up mid to late summer gardens, drying on the stem for winter interest. Many people have fond memories of old-fashioned hydrangeas in their parents or grandparents’ gardens, but new varieties add stunning color with extended bloom times. Hydrangeas are easy to […]
Landscaping 101: Spring Color
Early spring is one of the most exciting times for gardeners. We’ve spent winter nurturing our houseplants, planning our vegetable gardens, dreaming up new beds, and starting seeds when we just can’t wait any longer. The first green shoots of tulips poking out of a litter of last fall’s leaves mean warmer weather is coming. […]
New for 2017: Shrubs
We have some gorgeous new varieties of shrubs arriving in our nursery yard this spring. Shrubs bring form, texture, and a good color backdrop to your landscape. Whether your landscape is modern with clean lines, a colorful cottage garden, or inspired by natural prairies, these shrubs anchor your design and give it interest throughout the […]
