Kramer’s Red Winter Heath has stunning magenta flowers that bloom from January through April. This easy-care evergreen shrub is a must-have for your garden. Plant it and enjoy breathtaking Winter and Spring color! I first learned about heaths and heathers from reading books by the Brontë sisters — especially Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) and Jane […]
Pinky Winky Hydrangea Care — Your Ultimate Guide
This article — originally on how to prune your Pinky Winky hydrangeas the easy way — has been expanded to include complete Pinky Winky hydrangea care. Think of this as your ultimate guide to successfully grow and enjoy your Pinky Winky hydrangeas! My steps to pruning Pinky Winky hydrangeas the easy way are still included, […]
Early Signs of Spring in the Garden
There are early signs of Spring in the garden, and I am so excited to share them with you! Bulbs are peeking out of the ground and Heather is in full bloom! We had snow again earlier this week, covering everything for a day. I love the snow, and love the Winter season, but I’m […]
Pia Hydrangea: a pink dwarf hydrangea you’ll love!
Pia Hydrangea is a pink dwarf hydrangea you will love! Learn how to care for this small hydrangea and why it’s a perfect size for your garden. I love Hydrangeas and always have, ever since I first saw the gorgeous blue Hydrangeas that were everywhere around Cape Cod and Rhode Island when I lived in […]
Should You Deadhead Knockout Roses?
Should you deadhead Knockout Roses? If you do, you’ll enjoy nearly constant blooming throughout the Summer and possibly into the Fall season. Please note: I may use Knock Out Roses and Knockout Roses interchangeably in this article. Although the official name is Knock Out (two words), there are many who use the word Knockout (one […]
Helene Rose of Sharon: trial and error and success!
Helene Rose of Sharon is a lovely Summer-flowering perennial shrub. A beautiful shrub I almost killed. Almost. This article is about my trial and error and eventual success with this beautiful plant. I’ve got to come up with another category of plants here on Pet Scribbles. You can see my favorite plants by going to the […]
Lavender Phenomenal – the best lavender for heat and humidity!
Lavender Phenomenal is one of the hardiest evergreen lavenders around. It handles heat, humidity and rough Winter weather with ease! Learn why you will love this lavender! A couple of years ago, I shared a post here on Pet Scribbles about how to harvest lavender the easy way. A reader asked what type of lavender […]
Fothergilla: a unique, easy-care flowering shrub!
Fothergilla is one of my favorite shrubs for multi-season interest: bottlebrush flowers, blue-green leaves, bright Fall foliage, and pretty Winter interest. When you think of Spring-flowering shrubs, do you automatically think of Azaleas and Rhododendrons? You’re not alone, as they are some of the best sellers at the garden centers and nurseries every year. Today […]
Bog Rosemary Facts You Need to Know (Andromeda Polifolia)
Bog Rosemary is the perfect little plant for the wet spots in your landscape, because it’s small, evergreen, and covered in pink flowers every Spring. Here’s my own trial and error with this perennial shrublet. Bog Rosemary literally grows best in boggy areas of your garden, so think about those low, wet spots or an […]
Magnolia Jane in the Summer!
Magnolia Jane in the Summer! Once the Spring blooms are gone, what does this tree look like? Magnolia Jane is more than just another pretty flowering tree. I admit it: we were completely entranced with the gorgeous blooms on the Magnolia Jane shrubs we purchased way back in 2010. And the blooms are exactly why most […]