In our blog on May 7, 2020 I wrote about the PW Oso Easy Italian Ice Rose as the winner of Shrub Madness 2020. On June 16, 2016 I wrote about “June is National Rose Month (Part I)”…..reminder to us we need to continue that series. This article was on… Read More »
PW Fire Light Hydrangea
Fire Light® is the standard to measure all panicle hydrangeas! Proven Winners developed this easy-to-grow, reliable panicle hydrangea in Michigan, selecting it for its huge, full flower heads and sturdy, strong stems. Blooms emerge creamy-white and age to a vivid red for lots of summer color. It makes a great cut flower, fresh… Read More »
Oso Easy Italian Ice® – winner of Shrub Madness 2020
Proven Winners® ColorChoice® crowns 2020 Shrub Madness winner as the world’s only plant bracket competition comes to a close. Based on the NCAA basketball playoffs, the contest is populated with a wide variety of Proven Winners® ColorChoice® shrubs, which compete throughout the month of March for the chance to be… Read More »
THE 2020 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR®
The Perennial Plant of the Year® (PPOY) program began in 1990 to showcase a perennial that is a standout among its competitors. Perennials chosen are suitable for a wide range of growing climates, require low maintenance, have multiple-season interest, and are relatively pest/disease-free. The selection process is quite simple –… Read More »
TROY SPIRITUAL GARDEN
A LOOK BACK The 1960’s Troy house job was an evolving job. The homeowner was recently widowed from her husband of close to 40 years. Her husband had always made the decisions on anything that happened with the house. So this was undiscovered territory that this timid, older lady was… Read More »
Thoms Bros. earns Gold Award in the Environmental Improvement Awards by the Michigan Green Industry Association.
For Immediate Release Thoms Bros. earns Gold Award in the Environmental Improvement Awards by the Michigan Green Industry Association. Bingham Farms, Michigan (October 17, 2019) – [Thoms Bros. Landscaping, Inc.], an award winning landscape design, build, and management firm servicing the greater southeast Michigan area today announce that they… Read More »
Top 10 Landscape Shrubs
1. Incrediball Smooth Hydrangea arborescens Super-sized flowers! Incrediball hydrangea will make you say WOW - it's an improved version of the garden classic 'Annabelle' hydrangea, but with strong, sturdy stems that don't flop over and extra-large blooms to boot. White flowers begin to appear in mid-summer and open to enormous… Read More »
Perennial of the Year – Hummelo Bishop’s Wort
The Perennial Plant of the Year® (POY®) program began in 1990 to showcase a perennial that is a standout among its competitors. Perennials chosen are suitable for a wide range of growing climates, require low maintenance, have multiple-season interest, and are relatively pest/disease-free. If you are looking for an excellent… Read More »
A few weekends ago, I attended the Association of Professional Landscape Designers’ annual international conference in Toronto, Canada. It had been several years since my last conference and I was extremely happy I attended. It is great to spend time with my peers from around the country and world. There… Read More »
Drought of 2018
During these dog days summer, your lawn needs water now more than ever. Without a sufficient amount of rainfall, these hot weather conditions can be a killer for your lawn and garden. You may find yourself working harder this season to keep your grass lush and green. Keeping your lawn… Read More »