Hey there, fellow gardener. You step outside, coffee in hand, ready to admire your beautiful abelia shrub—only to be met with a sight that makes your heart sink: dry, brittle, lifeless-looking branches. It’s a frustrating moment, and one we’ve all faced. You start to wonder, “Is it dying? Did I do something wrong?” I want…
Have you ever flipped through a gardening magazine and sighed, wishing you could grow those stunning, fragrant shrubs that seem reserved for warmer climates? If you’re a Wisconsin gardener, you know the feeling. Our tough winters can make us feel like our choices are limited to the usual ultra-hardy suspects. You’ve probably seen pictures of…
Have you ever stood in your garden, admiring your gorgeous Abelia shrub with its delicate, bell-shaped flowers and buzzing pollinators, and thought, “I wish I had more of these”? You’re not alone. It’s a common feeling among gardeners who have fallen for this hardy, fragrant, and incredibly versatile plant. What if I told you there’s…
Hello, fellow garden lover! Is your gorgeous Lemon Abelia looking a little cramped, or have you found the perfect new spot where its sunny, variegated foliage can truly shine? The thought of digging up and moving a beloved shrub can feel a bit daunting, I know. You might be worried about stressing the plant or…
Standing in the nursery, faced with rows of beautiful shrubs, can feel a little overwhelming, can’t it? You know you want a flowering workhorse for your garden, and two names keep popping up: Abelia and Viburnum. They both promise beautiful blooms and easy care, but which one is truly right for your landscape? Don’t worry,…
Have you ever brought home a beautiful new shrub, bubbling with excitement, only to freeze in your garden, shovel in hand, completely stumped about where it should go? We’ve all been there. It’s a common moment of gardener’s doubt, especially with a plant as lovely as Glossy Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora). You know you want…
Are you searching for a shrub that delivers a stunning, year-round performance without demanding all your time and energy? It’s a common dream for gardeners: a plant that’s as tough as it is beautiful, lighting up the landscape from spring through fall. I’m here to tell you that this dream plant exists, and its name…
Have you ever walked through your neighborhood and spotted that one shrub that seems to be in every other yard? The one with graceful, arching branches, shiny leaves, and a cloud of tiny, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers absolutely swarming with happy bees? Chances are, you’re looking at a Glossy Abelia. It’s a garden workhorse, beautiful and…
Have you ever looked at a gorgeous, thriving Abelia Grandiflora in your garden, with its arching branches and fragrant, bell-shaped flowers, and thought, “I wish I had ten more of these”? You love how it attracts pollinators and provides color from spring through fall, but the idea of buying more plants for that new hedge…