Species rhododendrons may not always have the spectacular flowers that many hybrids do, and while a species can give color interest with their flowers, they can also offer other features for garden interest such as colored or variegated foliage, indumentum (fine hairs), and variable growth habits.
Hornbeams make stalwart street or screening tree
By — Posted
Hornbeams (Carpinus) may be lesser-known trees, but their toughness and versatility makes them suitable in a variety of landscapes, including as street trees or for screening. It’s no surprise more and more Oregon nurseries are growing them.
People and nurseries can benefit from healing powers of plants
By — Posted
People benefit simply from being in gardens and nature, which can, in turn, benefit nurseries as well
Variegated plants add variety and texture to gardens
By — Posted
Heucheras were once known for their flowers. Now, they’re regarded for their flashy foliage in different shades of red, purple and yellow. Dan Heims, president of Terra Nova Nurseries Inc. in Canby, Oregon, is known for introducing many variegated plants to the market, including variegated Heuchera. “I’ve always had a fascination with variegated plants,” Heims […]
Terra Nova Nurseries’ Pantone Color of the Year Varieties List:
By — Posted
Aromatic plants are not just a timeless gardening staple, but part of a wellness trend
By — Posted
Fragrant flowers are irresistible in any garden. We know this by the first reaction most people have when presented with a flower. They immediately put their noses into it in search of its scented treasure, even though they do not know where the blossom has been, what has crawled on it, or what may still be inside.
Magnolia’s many colors
By — Posted
A rainbow of flowering deciduous hybrids makes this tree a perennial favorite
Favorite plants of the summer
By — Posted
Four favorite plants that thrived in Pacific Northwest’s warm summers.
The replacements
By — Posted
Over-reliance on certain trees often prompts the need to turn to newer varieties in place of faltering favorites.
Hot for Hinoki
By — Posted
In Japanese, Hinoki literally translates to “fire tree.” Like its namesake, Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) lights up the landscape. An evergreen conifer with an upright form that resembles a burning fire, Hinoki has a slow growth habit that fits well in small landscapes, including residential gardens.
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 11
- Next Page »