Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’
The ‘Elizabeth’ Magnolia blooms a bit later than other Magnolias so is less susceptible to April frosts. Elizabeth reigns most beautifully with a bed of tulips or Grape hyacinths, or a pond full of goldfish at her feet!
Spring Color
You can have this next spring if you plan for it this fall!
Garden Coaching
GARDEN COACHING WITH MARC ZUKOVICH
Marc will come to your property and give you horticultural advice such as Plant ID, pest diagnosis for trees, shrubs and lawns, and he can show you how to prune your shrubs. He will tell you what needs to be done, and how to do it.
President of Sterling Horticultural Services for 25 years, with 40 years in the horticulture field, Marc holds a degree in Botany from Drew University, teaches at County College of Morris and lectures to adult education programs and garden clubs throughout northern NJ.
This is a great gift idea for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or anyone with a new home.
Call today for a spring appointment! 973-252-0600
Pea Gravel Patio
You don’t have to spend a fortune to create a lovely outdoor room for family and friends to share!
Winter color
Red-Twig Dogwood – Cornus sericea
This shrub has green and white variegated foliage in the growing season
- Witch Hazel – Hamamelis intermedia ‘Jelena’ This small tree sports yellow-orange fall foliage
These plants add color to the stark winter landscape
“Susan Olinger’s interview on From Design To Build Talk Radio”
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Fall Color
Great fall color combination
The burgundy foliage of Ninebark (Physocarpus ‘Center Glow’) stands out nicely against the Colorado Blue Spruce, with Fountain grass (Pennisetum ‘Moudry’) in the foreground
Kitchen window view
This is the view from the window above my kitchen sink. This window is the one we spend the most time at, shouldn’t the view be wonderful? Plan your garden to be viewed from inside the house as well as out, especially those windows where you most often gaze out to see what the day looks like. You’ll be pleased each time, whether the sun is out or not!
Mansion in May space – finished!
Our garden space at Mansion in May is finished and ready for visitors. It is space # 4, “The Lady’s Garden”. Designed around the existing 100-year-old statue, it is a ‘white garden’. A white garden gives a feeling of cool serenity on a hot summer day. The absence of color leads the visitor to focus on the texture and variegation of the foliage. White blooms stand out in the evening, and are often fragrant.
We built the stone wall to raise the planting area so as not to disturb the roots of the ancient Oak trees. The patio is the best vantage point to take in the magnificent architecture of the mansion.
Come visit the garden and all of the Mansion in May all through May. For more info: mansioninmay.com
