Hello fellow garden lover! Are you tired of searching for a shrub that can handle our intense Zone 9b summer heat, bloom for months on end, and not demand your constant attention? It can feel like looking for a garden unicorn, right? I’ve been there. You plant something beautiful, and by August, it’s a crispy,…
Have you ever stood in a garden center, captivated by the stunning, color-shifting foliage of the Magic Daydream Abelia, and wondered, “Will this beautiful shrub keep its leaves all winter?” It’s a question we get all the time here at Greeny Gardener, and you’re right to ask. The answer isn’t a simple yes or no,…
Are you searching for a shrub that works overtime in your garden, offering brilliant color from spring through fall without demanding all your attention? It can be a real challenge to find a plant that is both stunningly beautiful and wonderfully low-maintenance. Many gardeners dream of vibrant foliage that pops against the greens of the…
Are you searching for that perfect, low-maintenance shrub that will grace your garden with flowers and color without turning into an overgrown giant? It’s a common challenge for gardeners—finding a plant that fits just right and stays that way. I’m here to promise you that your search might just be over. The ‘Little Richard’ Abelia…
Have you ever stood back and looked at your gorgeous abelia shrub, with its delicate, bell-shaped flowers and graceful, arching branches, and thought… it’s getting a little wild? You’re not alone! It’s a common moment for every gardener who loves this hardy, beautiful plant. You might be wondering, “should abelia be shaped, or should I…
There’s nothing quite like the sinking feeling of walking out to your garden, coffee in hand, only to find your beautiful shrubs have become an overnight buffet for local wildlife. It’s a frustration every gardener in a deer-prone area knows all too well. You’ve probably been searching for that perfect plant—one that’s gorgeous, low-maintenance, and,…
Are you searching for that perfect shrub for your Zone 7 garden? You know the one—it should be tough enough to handle our sometimes-fickle weather, beautiful enough to be a focal point, and easy enough that you can spend more time enjoying it than working on it. It feels like a tall order, doesn’t it?…
Are you a Zone 5 gardener who sighs with a little envy at the lush, flowering shrubs that seem to thrive so easily in warmer climates? Do you dream of a fragrant, low-maintenance plant that attracts pollinators but often feel limited by those chilly winters? I completely understand. For years, many gardeners believed that the…
If you’re gardening in the beautiful state of Virginia, you’ve likely found yourself standing in a nursery, admiring a gorgeous, fragrant shrub, and asking that all-important question: “Is this plant supposed to be here?” It’s a great question to ask, especially as more of us strive to create gardens that are not only beautiful but…