I love Villosa Lilacs. I think they are a best kept secret. At my place, I have found that the Villosa Lilacs grew faster and thicker that the common lilacs. And they bloomed at an earlier age. Now, at my place, I have a few variety of lilacs planted right next to each other- same…
Winter Warriors: Essential Plant Care for Your Black Hills Garden As the crisp air settles in and the first dusting of snow graces the peaks around the Black Hills, the gardening season officially shifts gears. For those of us living in this unique landscape (USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4b to 5a, generally), winter doesn’t mean…
One of the oldest sayings in gardening is: “First year they sleep, second year they creep, third year they leap.” While it isn’t true for every plant, it’s a surprisingly good way to understand what happens after planting many trees and shrubs. Year One: “They Sleep” After planting, your tree or shrub has one priority:…