Paperbush
Many years ago, while attending a winter gardening symposium at Calloway Gardens in Georgia, I first observed paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) in full bloom. While exploring the gardens during a...
Tag: winter landscape
Winter Jasmine
Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a seldom-used shrub/groundcover/vine that has some wonderful attributes. It is deer and pest resistant. It also tolerates our summer heat and is drought...
A Messy Winter Garden Preserves Beneficial Insects
In winter, many people tidy up the yard for a clean planting space for the coming spring. However, it may pay off to embrace the “messy winter garden” approach to protect overwintering beneficial...
The World of Hellebores
There are approximately 15 species of hellebores that are perennial, and the majority are native to southern and eastern Europe. Other common names for this plant are Christmas rose, and Lenten...
Four Fragrant, Winter-blooming Woodland Shrubs
As we move into winter, and the fall color has disappeared, there’s typically a long wait until spring when so many of our favorite landscape plants begin to bloom. However, one special treat during...