Plant and Bloom Design Studio 8/21/23 Plant and Bloom Design Studio 8/21/23

How to Water Your Plants: The Ultimate Guide

The Key Lies in Being Attentive

Plant and Bloom Design Studio 8/11/23 Plant and Bloom Design Studio 8/11/23

Bring Late Summer Color with Joe Pye Weed

A Vibrant Vertical Accent

Plant and Bloom Design Studio 8/9/23 Plant and Bloom Design Studio 8/9/23

Comparing Watering Methods: Soaker Hose vs. Drip Irrigation

Which is Best For You?

Plant and Bloom Design Studio 8/8/23 Plant and Bloom Design Studio 8/8/23

Which Common House Plants Are Toxic to Cats?

Cats and House Plants Can Coexist

Plant and Bloom Design Studio 8/4/23 Plant and Bloom Design Studio 8/4/23

Purple Coneflower: A Resilient and Beloved Perennial Plant

The "Straight Species” Echinacea purpurea

Amy Martin 7/24/23 Amy Martin 7/24/23

Summersweet: The Native Shrub That Solves Your Hardest Gardening Problems

Summersweet is a fragrant native shrub that flowers in shade, thrives in wet soil, and draws bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. A landscape designer's guide to varieties, care, and design ideas.

Amy Martin 7/17/23 Amy Martin 7/17/23

10 Low Maintenance Trees for a Beautiful Landscape

Looking for low maintenance trees? Discover 10 beautiful trees that need very little pruning, watering, or upkeep, perfect for front yards, backyards, and easy-care landscapes.

Plant and Bloom Design Studio 7/14/23 Plant and Bloom Design Studio 7/14/23

Ten Low-Maintenance Plants that Like Shade

Upgrade your shady garden spots with these low maintenance plants.

Plant and Bloom Design Studio 7/6/23 Plant and Bloom Design Studio 7/6/23

White Swan Coneflower: A Pollinator-Friendly Classic

White Summer Flowers and a Long Season of Bloom

Amy Martin 6/29/23 Amy Martin 6/29/23

Every Garden Needs an Eastern Redbud

Discover Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), with expert landscape design ideas, growing tips, native wildlife benefits, and a flowering dogwood comparison.

Amy Martin 6/27/23 Amy Martin 6/27/23

The Rising Sun Redbud: Stunning Multicolored Foliage

With brilliant golden-orange foliage and charming pink spring flowers, The Rising Sun redbud brings a splash of color to even the smallest landscapes.

Amy Martin 6/26/23 Amy Martin 6/26/23

The Heat and Drought Tolerant Merlot Redbud Tree

Merlot redbud is a beautiful small ornamental tree with lavender-pink spring flowers and glossy burgundy foliage that gradually turns green. Discover how it compares to Forest Pansy redbud, plus my favorite planting combinations, landscape design ideas, and practical tips for choosing the perfect spot in your garden.