Summer Entertaining The Profile Nanho Purple Buddleia  Nanho Purple Buddleia more technically classified under the scientific name Buddleja davidii & more commonly referred to as Butterfly Bush or summer lilac offers a lovely color variation compared to Nanho Blue Buddleia. The signature arched branches that hold the delicate blooming magenta spikes dart about a compact, deciduous plant […]

Summer Entertaining The Profile Purple Coneflowers Purple Coneflowers, scientifically referred to as Echinacea purpurea, are a bright, cheery perennial that should be included in every cutting garden. These native American beauties spread by rhizomes & take the heat of the summer particularly well as Purple Coneflowers are drought tolerant. Once the plants bloom, expect the […]

Summer Entertaining The Profile Creeping Jenny Creeping Jenny which may also be referred to it’s scientific name, Lysimachia nummularia, or more commonly as moneywort & twopenny grass, is a fast growing specimen that may be used in a variety of ways in the garden. This perennial plant known for it’s glossy, chartreuse leaves averages a […]

Summer Entertaining The Profile Nanho Blue Buddleia Nanho Blue Buddleia is a very fast growing, fragrant shrub that is available in many colors ranging from lilac blues & deep purple to pink & white. It’s an old-fashioned specimen that looks wonderful when planted in sweeps for bold, seasonal color. Give these beauties plenty of room to […]

Garden Essentials The Profile The Essential Guide To Bright & Sunny Blooms Bright, sunny flowers that take the heat are essential staples to every southern garden. Knowing what to plant & how to care for these bold classics will in turn provide you with your own personal cutting garden when entertaining beckons whether it is […]

Summer Entertaining The Profile Hydrangeas Hydrangeas are available in many forms ranging from bushy evergreen to deciduous shrubs, climbing plants & vines. Colors may vary from blues, pinks, purples & white depending on the variety. In some cases, the hue is determined by the acidity of the soil which may be altered in order to […]

Summer Entertaining  The Profile Fatsia Japonica  Fatsia Japonica or Paperplant, is an evergreen shrub filled with large, glossy leaves that reaches to an average height of 10 feet tall by 4 feet wide. It is most commonly featured on properties as a deep shade specimen plant with its palm-like leaves measuring up to 16-inches & […]