by Ninja Lawns | May 12, 2015 | Bedding Plants, Uncategorized
Sometimes flower garden planning can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to mixing multiple plants together in the same space. Let’s start break it down and starts with the basics. When starting your plans for a healthy garden (or bed), it’s important to...
by Ninja Lawns | Apr 29, 2015 | Bedding Plants, Gardening, General Ideas, Landscaping
Horticulturists have mixed views on Asiatic Jasmine. Is it invasive? Is it a beautiful groundcover when controlled? The answer is yes to both. While this member of the Jasmine family is known for being a hardy, low-lying ground cover, it is also aggressive and fast...
by Ninja Lawns | Apr 24, 2015 | Bedding Plants, Gardening
“Blueberry Swirl” pansies are the latest up-and-coming member of the family, and we are so excited to share them with you! This lovely, sweet flower is distinguished by periwinkle and yellow faces and deep plum purple markings on it’s throat. It is...
by Ninja Lawns | Feb 27, 2015 | Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Gardening, Landscaping, Winter
Winter heath (Erica carnea) is one of our favorites for, you guessed it…winter!! Heathers and heaths belong to the same family of plants (Ericaceae), but their major distinction is that heathers tend to be more hardy in warmer seasons, while some heaths, like...
by Ninja Lawns | Feb 20, 2015 | Bedding Plants, Gardening, Landscaping
Sometimes, you don’t need loud, boisterous ground covers to compete with your other blooming plants, and that’s why we love the “Candytuft” variety of the Iberis family. This mid-growing spreader is nice and moderate in terms of height, adding...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 23, 2015 | Autumn, Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Landscaping, Winter
Virginia Sweetspire, or itea virginica, is a spectacular little shrub that delivers massive color and style — however, it is one of the South’s best-kept secrets! Sweetspire comes in 2 main cultivars: “Henry’s Garnet” and “Little...
