Forsythia Bushes

There are few things that herald in spring like the forsythia bush. Its bright yellow flowers announce to the world that warmer temperatures are here and on their way. What a nice way to wake up to spring. And that is just what forsythia does. One day, the landscape is still gray and brown, and the next day, it shows a profusion of bright color. Forsythia bushes have many uses in a landscape. Very often, they are used to mark property borders. In the spring, summer and fall, forsythia bushes can be used as a privacy fence, especially when the … Continue reading

Picking The Right Rose

In previous blogs I shared a few stories about my grandfather’s prize-winning rose garden. If my thumb is the least bit green it is due in large part to my grandfather’s mentoring. He had such a passion for gardening and even though he is no longer alive to tend to his “pride and joy” the lessons he taught me live on. That is especially true about the tips he gave me about raising roses. My grandfather firmly believed that no matter what size the garden, there’s always room for a rosebush. I know, I know, easier said than done. But, … Continue reading