Another Perfect Plant: Eurybia divaricata

Previously known as Aster divaricatus (see Potentilla post for explanation of botanical name changing), this east coast native is a star in the fall woodland garden.

Paul CadyDecember 8, 2017Comment

Another Perfect Plant: Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’ RED SUNSET

This cultivar of the red maple (Acer rubrum) certainly lives up to its common name – the fire engine red leaves put on a fabulous show in the fall.

Paul CadyNovember 10, 2017Comment

Another Perfect Plant: Potentilla fructicosa ‘Kupinpa’ Happy Face Pink Paradise

The rather long and convoluted name for this cultivar of shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fructicosa ‘Kupinpa’ Happy Face Pink Paradise) belies a lovely, drought tolerant plant.

Paul CadyAugust 7, 2017Landscape architecture, Planting designComment

Another Perfect Plant: Spotlight on the New Pike Street Hill Climb Plantings

Advances in plant breeding have added many new color options to the classic red/pink of Echinacea purpurea, the purple coneflower.

Paul CadyJuly 21, 2017 Comment

On Planting Design

Plants reinforce function, intellectual content, themes, green or ecological strategies and create immersive, emotive experiences.

Another Perfect Plant: Lagerstroemia indica

A common pruning strategy is colloquially termed ‘crape murder,’ when plants are chopped back to remove current season’s growth.

Paul CadyJune 6, 2017Comment

Another Perfect Plant: Hamamelis virginiana

Witch hazels (Hamamelis virginiana and others) are a group of deciduous late winter or early spring flowering understory shrubs. The yellow, red, or orange flowers (depending of species, cultivar or hybrid) are a cheery addition to the garden at a time when not much else is blooming.

Paul CadyMay 24, 2017Comment

Another Perfect Plant: Chaenomeles speciosa Double Take Trademark ‘Scarlet Storm’ (PP20,951)

Good in full sun or part shade and blooming before the leaves come out, the three quinces in the Storm Series (Scarlet, Orange, and Pink) are old fashioned flowering shrubs finding new life in gardens with their vibrant colors and double flowers.

Paul CadyMay 2, 2017Comment

Another Perfect Plant: Oemleria cerasiformis

Oemleria cerasiformis (Skunk bush) is a tough, early spring flowering shrub native to the Pacific Northwest. Offering multiple seasons of interest, Skunk bush provides flowers in the spring, edible fruit during the summer, and yellow fall color.

Paul CadyApril 18, 2017Comment

Now Blooming in Richard's Garden!

Chris NackMarch 29, 2017Comment

Another Perfect Plant: Cornus sericea ‘Flaviramea’

A native to most of the United States, this plant can take a variety of conditions but does well in a moist, sunny environment where it can sucker freely.

Paul CadyMarch 27, 2017Comment

Land Morphology's Garden

Paul CadyMarch 17, 2017Comment

Another Perfect Plant: Galanthus elwesii

Giant Snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii) is one of the most beautiful, persistent harbingers of spring

Paul CadyFebruary 27, 2017Comment

Another Perfect Plant: Edgeworthia chrysantha

This is a show stopping plant in full sun and can be better appreciated with a darker backdrop to highlight the form.

Paul CadyFebruary 3, 2017Comment

Another Perfect Plant: Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Slender Silhouette’

A fine tree for a tight space in full sun or part shade, Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Slender Silhouette’ is a narrow gem of tree, growing up to 60’ tall, but only 3-4’ wide.

Paul CadyJanuary 11, 2017 Comments

Another Perfect Plant: Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii ‘Profusion’

Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii ‘Profusion’ is one of many cultivars and species of Callicarpa, but this one seems to do the best in the Pacific Northwest.

Paul CadyDecember 23, 2016Comment

Blowing It Up

Chris NackDecember 14, 2016Comment

Another Perfect Plant: Polystichum polyblepharum

Polystichum polyblepharum (Japanese Tassel Fern) is an evergreen fern native to Japan. Staying smaller than some of its counterparts, P. polyblepharum eventually grows to about 2’ wide with more spreading than upright habitat and can grow in dense shade, though prefers a dappled shade location.

Paul CadyDecember 5, 2016Comment