by Bark and Garden Center | Jun 6, 2020 | Planting Tips - Perennials
Hummingbirds drink nectar out of deep-throated flowers primarily. So, think about planting shrubs and perennials with lots of trumpet-like flowers to attract them. Also, try to stagger bloom time to have food for them available as much of the year as possible. If you...
by Bark and Garden Center | Oct 14, 2019 | Perennials, Planting Tips, Planting Tips - Annuals, Planting Tips - Bulbs, Planting Tips - Perennials
Fall is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, crocus and alliums. Before purchasing your bulbs, here are a few tips to guarantee great results next spring. Choose a Color Theme Interior designers often work with a color palette — a...
by Bark and Garden Center | Nov 29, 2015 | Perennials, Planting Tips, Planting Tips - Perennials, What's New - Winter interest
It almost comes as a surprise each year when the hellebores raise their hopeful heads in deep winter or early spring. Their evergreen, toothed, leathery leaves stay green most of the year then may be cut off just before the next bloom time – for some varieties...
by Bark and Garden Center | Nov 3, 2015 | Our Plants, Perennials, Planting Tips - Bulbs, Planting Tips - Perennials
As gardeners, it’s practically our civic duty to plant as many spring-flowering bulbs in our front yards as our budgets and space will allow. Of course, a few spoilsports will pick some of the flowers but dozens of other people will have the pleasure of marveling at...
by Bark and Garden Center | Sep 15, 2015 | Planting Tips, Planting Tips - Perennials, Planting Tips - Trees and Shrubs, What's New - Evergreens, What's New - Winter interest
In the cool, dark days of late fall and early winter, the garden can tend toward the drab. Fall and winter-flowering heather, Calluna vulgaris, can be counted on to remedy this situation with artistic flair, and we’ve just gotten in an impressive new crop that... by Bark and Garden Center | Jan 7, 2013 | Planting Tips - Perennials
Deer love tender leafy greens and flowers but generally avoid strong-smelling and herbs as well as leaves with wooly, fuzzy textures. We have a broad selection of deer-resistant plants to choose from. ACANTHUS (Bear’s Breeches) ACHILLEA (Yarrow) ALLIUM (Ornamental...