Sick of Wisconsin Winters yet? We decided that this week we are feeling the need to dream of summer. Just pretend it's a beautiful, warm July day... you're out on your patio, sipping some lemonade, birds are chirping, flowers are nodding in the warm breeze.... How about we take you…

Our climate can be crazy! From freezing rain to temperatures in the 40's in January... it's difficult to predict what it's going to do next! With the recent freezing rain and the need to spread sand (and salt in most cases) we thought we'd share a list of plants that…

Local trade shows and expos can be awkward and intimidating! Do you get anxious wandering through a huge exposition hall lined with booth after booth of unfamiliar companies... New expo visitors can be hesitant for numerous reasons. Do any of the following situations below apply to you? Just bought a…

Many Wisconsin gardeners believe four-season interest means they’re limited to evergreens, but there are many other options! The three plants listed below are top favorites because they have either unique berries, bark or other interesting element in the winter - and they're not evergreens! 1. Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) has glossy…

Do you have a large Dogwood, Viburnum or other suckering plant that is outgrowing its space? Dormant pruning maybe your solution! What is dormant pruning?   Well what does "dormant" mean exactly... with regards to a plant or bud, "dormant" means: alive but not actively growing. Think of it like a…

“The wise gardener anticipates June in January.”  ~Author Unknown Most of us in Madison, Wisconsin have already gone into hibernation – the below zero landscape outside and frigid wind chills make us cozy up inside and dream of spring (only venturing out if absolutely necessary!) But there are still plenty of…

Nothing. Ha- Just kidding! We design of course! As the temperatures in our Wisconsin landscape get bitterly cold, our skilled team of Landscape Architects and Landscape Designers remain available for design and master planning projects during the winter months. We can help you with that rain garden, retaining wall, outdoor…

After the last snowstorm of 7+ inches of snow... some of you might be thinking... Whyyyy do I still live in this Wisconsin landscape? What is the point of snow? Is this necessary?! Does snow serve any good purpose for my plants?! Snow is nature’s way of offering a layer…

Top 10 Gifts for Gardeners With the holidays approaching it’s time to check your green-thumbed friend off your list! Shopping can be stressful… whether it’s for a fellow gardener or that aunt that doesn’t want anything. These gift ideas are sure to be perfect for the garden enthusiast in your…

December "From December to March, there are for many of us three gardens - the garden outdoors, the garden of pots and bowls in the house, and the garden of the mind's eye." - Katherine S. White 1.  Protection & Preparation If you haven't already, be sure to wrap special…