Is your garden looking a little... sad? Like the party's over just because summer ended? It doesn't have to be that way. In fact, for landscape designers, fall isn't the end of the season—it's just the beginning–when the garden gets a second life full of color, texture and light. Today, we’re not just sharing a list of pretty fall plants–we’re sharing our designer "must-have" list—the plants we rely on to make a landscape look spectacular now and throughout the winter. And fo

Let’s take a closer look at Amsonia (Bluestar)! This is a native perennial that requires little-to-no maintenance. It gets the name “Bluestar” because, in the Spring, it features gorgeous blue flowers. To us, though, that’s just a bonus, as Amsonia’s foliage provides year-round interest and a gorgeous, glowing Fall display.  Amsonia does really well from full sun to part shade. It can handle a fair amount of moisture, but does need a well-draining soil to do its best. We have

If you’re looking to have blooms in the garden all the way through Fall, then this is the video for you! There’s a whole host of plants that will not only bloom for you in the Springtime, but will reliably re-bloom again and again. In this video, we’ll be covering our favorite encore of Fall floral displays that your garden would be incomplete without.  Catmint is a hardy, deer and drought resistant perennial that would make a great addition to any garden that gets full to pa

Echinacea, with its iconic cone-shaped center flower cluster and radiant false petals, is a versatile, beloved perennial that brings a touch of the wild and a vibrant splash of color to a variety of garden designs.  Its upright, sturdy form and daisy-like appearance make it a perfect fit for styles that embrace a more informal, naturalistic aesthetic.  From charmingly chaotic cottage gardens to modern, ecologically-minded landscapes, Echinacea proves to be a valuable player i