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Shade Loving Plants for Central Kentucky
Shade-Loving Perennials for Kentucky Gardens Gardening in the shade can be a delightful experience, especially in Kentucky where the summer sun can be intense. Here's a guide to some of the best perennials that thrive in the cooler, shaded areas of your garden. These...
Pollinator Plants in Kentucky
Pollinator Plants for Kentucky: Nurturing Biodiversity in Your Garden Gardening in Kentucky not only beautifies your landscape but also plays a crucial role in supporting local pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. Here’s a guide to some of...
Best Flowering Trees for Lexington, Kentucky
The Best Flowering Trees for Kentucky Gardens: Spotlight on Japanese Snowbell, Kousa Dogwood, Royal Raindrops Crab Apple, Yoshino Cherry, and Eastern Redbud Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus) Description: The Japanese Snowbell is a small, deciduous tree, growing to...
Best Hydrangeas for Kentucky Gardens
Choosing the Best Hydrangeas for Kentucky Gardens: Sun Lovers vs. Shade Dwellers Hydrangeas are beloved for their big, showy blooms and lush foliage, making them one of our favorites in Kentucky gardens. However, selecting the right hydrangea for your garden depends...
Japanese Beetles in Kentucky
Japanese beetles are a type of insect that are native to Japan but have become a common pest in the United States, especially in the eastern and central regions. They feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruit of over 300 different species of plants, causing significant...
Growing Strawberries in Kentucky
Growing Strawberries in Kentucky: A Guide Kentucky is known for its rolling hills, rich soil, and temperate climate, making it an ideal location for growing a variety of crops, including strawberries. Here is a guide to growing strawberries in Kentucky: Choosing the...
Dogwoods
DOGWOODSMany consider dogwoods to be the aristocrat of small flowering trees. A claim that is not unjustified. The height and spread varies depending on the species and its location in the landscape. Dogwoods grow at a slow to moderate rate. Each species...
Growing Tomatoes in Kentucky
There are few things more American than having a fresh tomato right from your own garden on a hot summers afternoon. I have been growing tomatoes in my Jessamine county garden since I was a little boy and I have learned a few tricks over the years. Most of these...
Perennials Are Popping!
It’s a great time to add perennials to your garden. Many perennials are blooming now so it’s easy for you to see the bloom color, texture, etc. and decide which ones will work in your space. The nice thing about perennials is that they come back year after year and,...
Mini Garden Goodies!
Good things really do come in small packages and that's very true with miniature gardening. It's so much fun to create a tiny garden filled with pathways, small furniture, tiny critters, tiny plants, fairies and so much more. Come on in and take a look at the fun...
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