Rob Zimmer

It’s the summer of the hydrangea

Published by admin on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 12:55pm

My favorite flowering shrubs of the summer season are the beautiful, lush hydrangeas that fill our landscapes and gardens with their billowy blooms and elegant form. A must-have for every garden and providing a long bloom season from July all the way through Halloween, hydrangeas come in many forms, colors and sizes. Chances are there’s a hydrangea for every spot in your yard and garden.

Hostas add excellent texture to gardens

Published by admin on Tue, 06/29/2021 - 3:57pm

Growing hostas is a love affair for many gardeners in our area. They are easy to grow, versatile, beautiful, artistic and useful throughout the garden and landscape. Hostas are one of the most drought-tolerant plants available in our area, and they are able to withstand adverse conditions, such as those we have seen this summer. Wet or dry, hot or cold, hostas always thrive.

Invasive species are plants of deceptive beauty

Published by admin on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 12:59pm

In Wisconsin, June is Invasive Species Awareness Month. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources uses the month of June to educate gardeners and property owners on the threat and danger that invasive species pose to native Wisconsin landscapes and ecosystems.

By definition, an invasive species is one that arrived after the first white settlers came to Wisconsin. Many of these plants were brought here for their value as ornamental plants, or as food crops. Others stowed away on ships in the form of seeds, or mixed in with hay and packing material.

Themed herbal gardens can be family fun

Published by admin on Fri, 05/28/2021 - 2:57pm

It’s the perfect time to start planning an edible and useful herb garden at home. With a huge collection of tasty and aromatic herbs to choose from, starting your own herb garden right at home has never been easier.

Growing herbs is easy, and many of the best herbs for cooking and using in other methods are very versatile, requiring only bright light and relatively dry conditions to thrive. You can grow herbs right in the garden, as well as in containers on the porch, patio or throughout the landscape.

Spring has arrived in all of its glory

Published by admin on Tue, 05/18/2021 - 3:07pm

Although we’ve had several late frosts over the past few weeks, the glory of spring continues to unfold and grace our gardens and landscapes with bursts of vibrant color. The promise of another beautiful gardening season is upon us. We relish, as gardeners, these glorious days of May.