I love the beautiful contrasting color on a Coral Bark Japanese Maple, especially in the spring. This one I have in a container and the bright new growth is a perfect contrast for the glowing red bark. Do you have a favorite Japanese Maple? Ukigumo for me! I love the delicate and narrow leaves on this maple Koto No Ito, which translates to ‘harp strings’ in … Continue reading Springtime Japanese Maples
Here are two living things with a good thick skin. The Viburnum has an amazing leaf, well name leatherleaf. The hippos are well protected with their thick skin. You know the old saying, when someone is thick-skinned they are not easily offended. In nature that means not offended by weather, insects and disease. It’s not easy … Continue reading The Secrets of a Good Thick Skin
Nothing shows off a plant better than a fresh layer of mulch. Today we spread a thick layer in one of my clients yards. The dark color really brings out the brightness in the grass and heather, as well as covering up the surface roots and rocks that have appeared over the winter. This is a happy job. As I spread the mulch today I … Continue reading Mulch
In early spring the flowering plum suddenly changes from it’s winter camouflage of brown twigs into clouds of pink petals. This tree is responsible for turning winter into spring. It’s one of the first trees to flower and fill the month of March with color. Bright and beautiful color that we have yearned for and dreamed of during the long dark months. I like … Continue reading Flowering Plum
Seqoiadendron giganteum ‘Pendulum‘ is like an alien tree. It doesn’t look like most of the other trees here on earth. I’ve been watching this one in my community for many years and find it an impressive specimen. Growing crooked, reaching up towards the sun, it’s fascinating to look at. The weeping sequoia can reach heights of 25 feet and grows in zones 6-9. What does … Continue reading Weeping Seqoia
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