Also known as Meadow Sage, Salvia is a type of sage grown for its eye-catching spikes of flowers. These hardy perennials begin blooming in mid to late spring, with their flower spikes lasting for weeks. A second flush of flowers begins in late summer and lasts into fall. Pollinators love Salvia, making it an excellent […]
Ornamental grasses are one the most diverse plants in the landscape. Large or small, perennial or annual and in a plethora of different colors. Even better, they’re all deer resistant! Acorus – Stunning color if mass planted and beautiful in containers. Highly adaptable to most environments, including wet areas. Average 1’ to 2’ tall, Acorus […]
Looking to create a beautiful lawn with sod but not sure where to start? Ken Matthews is here to help! Read on to learn how to calculate your sod needs, how to order, how to pick up and how to lay the sod. If you’re not sure that sod is for you, click here to […]
Do you dream of a lush green lawn but don’t want to wait for it to grow from seed? Sod might be the perfect answer and we’re here to help! First things first: What is sod? Sod is pre-grown grass that is sold in pieces or rolls and is installed by laying it directly onto […]
The hibiscus family is a large one and contains shrub, perennial and tropical varieties in just about every color you can think of! Referred to more often as Althea and Rose of Sharon, shrub hibiscus are prolific summer bloomers. Their flowers are smaller than perennial and tropical varieties but they make up for this by […]