by Ninja Lawns | Mar 5, 2016 | Gardening, Springtime, Summer
Begonias may be often skipped while perusing the selections at your local garden center, but we encourage you to give them a second look. Hardy in both cool and warm seasons, begonias carry just enough weight to make a statement, but they also play well with others....
by Ninja Lawns | Mar 3, 2016 | Autumn, Foundation Plants, Gardening, Hedges, Landscaping, Springtime, Summer
Encore azaleas will be blooming soon! And blooming later. And later…and–well, you get the idea. Amazingly, these specially-bred azaleas will bloom in the spring, along with ordinary varieties, and will set new buds for a SECOND round of summer blossoms,...
by Ninja Lawns | Dec 8, 2015 | Autumn, Foundation Plants, Gardening, Landscaping, Seasonal, Springtime, Summer, Winter
When planning out the bare-bones structure of your garden, remember to consider the plants which will “anchor” the garden, or create a solid background and add weight to the landscape. Small trees like tea olive, pear, dogwood, or cherry trees are ideal for this sort...
by Ninja Lawns | Oct 19, 2015 | Autumn, Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Gardening, Landscaping, Summer
Blue oat grass is not only spectacular during summertime, but it continues to be a thriving member of your landscape well into the fall, as well! True to it’s name, blue oat grass is noted for it’s hallmark powdery-blue foliage that persists through multiple...
by Ninja Lawns | Sep 18, 2015 | Autumn, Gardening, Landscaping, Springtime, Summer
New “Jade Dragon” will be a hit in your gardens and landscaping this fall! This new addition to the Euphorbia family boasts stunning foliage that bushes out in layers, creating a full silhouette that works well in both summer and fall gardens. Bright red...
by Ninja Lawns | Sep 14, 2015 | Autumn, Bedding Plants, Gardening, Landscaping, Summer
It’s easy to forget that fall is coming, especially when planning out your garden beds in the early spring! Certain plants remain dormant during the spring and summer, just waiting to burst out with their beautiful color when the weather turns cooler! Such is...
