Landscape Ideas for a Sustainable Garden

Flowering Dogwood Trees

Flowering Dogwood Trees: Cornus Flowering Dogwood Trees are hand-crafted and come in a variety of colors. They are one of Sprin's most glorious types, with delicate blooms and green foliage. TN Nursery offers the best prices on grafted types, and we guarantee our plants for one full year.  Flowering Dogwood Trees Are Highly Sought After  The Cherokee Brave is a fascinating and distinctive type known by its scientific name, Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1'. This particular ornamental type is highly sought after in horticulture thanks to its exceptional beauty. In the spring, the plant's large clusters of vibrant, deep pink to reddish blooms create a stunning contrast against its dark green foliage, making it a sight to behold. As a small deciduous type, it usually grows to 20-25 feet. It offers year-round visual interest with its attractive branching pattern and fall foliage, which displays shades of red. It is cherished for its aesthetic appeal, which makes it a popular choice for enthusiasts. Additionally, the plant holds cultural significance among Native American tribes like the Cherokee, where it embodies traits of resilience and natural elegance in garden landscapes. The White Princess type, scientifically known as Cornus florida 'White Princess,' is a breathtaking ornamental type that exudes enchanting elegance. Gracefully standing at 15-20 feet tall, this compact type boasts a profusion of creamy white blossoms in spring, arranged in clusters that create a magical spell of delicate allure. As the seasons progress, the leaves of this plant change to a vibrant red in autumn, adding another layer of visual interest to the plant. Whether you have a small garden or a large landscape, it is an excellent choice for adding year-round joy to your outdoor space and is sure to be the centerpiece of your garden.  Spring Grove type, scientifically known as Cornus 'Spring Grove,' is a stunning ornamental type cherished for its vibrant foliage and graceful form. This deciduous beauty typically reaches a height of 15-20 feet with a similar spread, making it ideal for small to medium-sized gardens. In spring, it flaunts clusters of creamy white flowers that contrast beautifully against its deep green leaves. As the seasons progress, the foliage transforms into rich shades of burgundy and purple in autumn, adding a striking display of color to the landscape. Its elegant structure and year-round visual interest make Spring Grove type a beloved gardener choice. The Super Princess type is a botanical masterpiece that amazes those who come across it. With its graceful branches extending upward towards the sky, it displays a magnificent crown of striking pink flowers that radiate with vibrant energy. Not only is this variety unique for its exceptional resilience, but it also possesses a natural elegance that captures the attention of all who behold it. They regal height and abundance of flowers make them a cherished centerpiece in gardens and parks worldwide. But beyond its ornamental value, the Super Princess carries cultural significance, symbolizing grace, strength, and enduring beauty.  The Pink Kousa, scientifically known as Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Pink,' is stunning. Originating from East Asia, these ornamental types display breathtaking pink blossoms in late spring, creating a captivating spectacle for anyone who gazes upon them. The unique and delicate star-shaped flowers adorn the branches amidst the glossy green foliage and exude an unmatched ethereal charm. As the seasons progress, the blooms give way to raspberry-like fruits that add to their beauty and attract an array of wildlife, including birds. With their graceful form, vibrant hues, and exceptional beauty, these are more than just exquisite ornamentals. Flowering Dogwood Trees Has A Rich History The Chief Red is a magnificent and towering symbol of Cherokee heritage with a rich history and captivating legend. Its vibrant, crimson-hued leaves sway gently in the breeze as if dancing to the whispers of generations past, embodying the strength and resilience of the Cherokee people. According to the legend, Chief Red, a noble leader, had his spirit entwined with the earth upon his passing, giving rise to this magnificent type. For the Cherokee tribes, this plant is a site of great reverence and spiritual significance, serving as a sacred gathering place for ceremonies where stories of bravery and wisdom are shared, echoing through the rustling leaves.  The magnificent Greensleeves Kousa is an ornamental type with beauty and elegance. They boast a lush canopy of green foliage and an abundance of stunning white blooms that charm any landscape. As a deciduous type, it can grow to an impressive height of 15 to 30 feet, providing a picturesque backdrop for any outdoor setting. In spring, their green flowers bloom and transform into a vibrant red fruit in autumn, which serves as a natural food source for birds and other wildlife. With its moderate growth rate, these can thrive in various soil types and prefer partial shade to total sun exposure.  They Are Highly Prized  The Rubra Red, scientifically known as Cornus florida 'Rubra,' is a stunning ornamental type highly prized for its vibrant spring display of pink to red flowers. These beautiful blossoms stand out against the backdrop of its dark green foliage, creating a picturesque scene in gardens and landscapes. As the seasons progress, the Flowering Dogwood Trees' foliage transitions to shades of red and purple in the fall, adding another dimension of beauty to its appearance. This compact, deciduous type typically reaches a height of 15-30 feet, making it ideal for smaller gardens or more significant landscapes. Its beauty and adaptability make it a favorite among gardeners.

River Birch Tree

River Birch Tree: Betula nigra The River Birch Tree is a medium-sized deciduous type native to North America. It is prized for its distinctive peeling bark, triangular leaves, and tolerance for wet or poorly drained soils. It is highly valued in landscaping for its aesthetic appeal, adaptability, and numerous benefits. Their unique characteristics and practical advantages make them famous for enhancing outdoor spaces. It is a deciduous shade-giver with charming, ornamental features for every season. It grows quickly, averaging up to 40 feet tall with a proportionate 30-foot canopy, and it is best known for its vibrant leaves and unusual bark. River Birch Tree Has Stunning Foliage It showcases true forest green foliage. Serrated edges give each leaf character; the leaves grow on delicate branches that move easily with the wind. The leaves' alternating arrangement gives them space to flutter, and the combined effect catches the eye in even a light breeze. In autumn, the green turns to gold. This gorgeous plant puts on a bright show at the end of the growing season. A single plant or small stand can add seasonal color to gardens after the summer flowers have had their turn. River Birch Tree Has Unique Bark As lovely as its leaves are, this plant's claim to fame is its bark. Contrasting colors pop, and this species' vivid black, white, brown, and salmon bark looks like an Impressionist painting brought to life. The bark naturally peels in papery layers as it grows, creating a shifting display that has enchanted artists and poets for centuries. It's a wonderful trait for gardens and landscape designs. Even without leaves, this plant adds color and visual texture throughout the year. Flowers are Unusual It has unusual flowers. Instead of petaled blooms in spring, their catkins decorate otherwise bare branches through winter. The catkins grow larger in early spring, and the unusual flowers are relatively discreet. They serve as points of interest for guests and hopeful, seasonal signals that a long, hard winter is ending. The tree invites nature into any space. It's a great choice for birdwatchers because it attracts hummingbirds and various songbirds. Seeds from fertilized catkins draw many species, and its structure also supports safe nests, so it isn't unusual for chicks to grow up singing in one. Several types of butterflies visit it as well. This Native Tree Thrives in Wetlands  They prefer flooded conditions and heavy but well-drained soils. They grow on the River's edge and in wetland forests. They are most comfortable in sunny places with some shade and have no strict requirements for the type of soil - they grow on clay and sand.  These deciduous trees are valued for their attractive cinnamon-colored outer bark. They are also immune to many tree diseases and have a high tolerance for dampness and moisture; for this reason, they can be used for landscaping and soil erosion control.  These are deciduous trees, which are fast-growing and grow to a height of 1.5 to two feet in a year when conditions are perfect for the tree to grow. Soon, they germinate and form a canopy within several years. Has a Long Lifespan   The trees normally have expected life spans of 50 to 75 years. Although they may not be as durable as some other species of hardwood, their quick growth and contrasting trunk colors make them ideal for landscape designs. River birch trees have relatively small root systems that spread to a greater depth, which is why they are used in the prevention of soil erosion. Because these roots can spread quite wide horizontally, they should be planted some distance away from homes, other structures, and underground service lines.

Wild Ginger - Asarum

Wild ginger plant - Asarum Canadense Wild ginger plant, Asarum canadense is an excellent, easy plant for shade and does not require much attention. It is most famous for its uniqueness and variety and is perfect for adding color and texture to your landscape. It is simple. It loves a rich, organic soil and grows in part to full shade, making it an ideal companion plant for woodland gardens or shade borders. Once established, this plant needs little maintenance other than frequent watering in dry periods and the pulling of dead leaves to keep it neat.  Stunning Foliage of the Wild Ginger Plant Their heart-shaped leaves form a dense blanket of foliage in shades from deep green to silvery pastels. Throughout the season, their leaves come alive and enhance the landscape. The plant is primarily prized for its leaves, but in the spring, it will bear small bell-shaped flowers around its base.   Wild Ginger Plant Has a Long Lifespan These flowers, usually dark reddish-brown, are tiny and romantic, adding a bit of personality to the plant. It is a perennial plant, which means it will grow year after year. Its leaves are beautiful in the spring through the fall, and while it does not color change in a way, it keeps garden plantings in place. Given adequate attention, this plant can last decades in your garden, making it an excellent addition to the collection. The Native Perennial's Growing Capabilities The Wild Ginger Plant is available at TN Nursery as a perennial plant that can take root quickly in your garden. The sturdy texture and flexibility of the tree make it an ideal plant for making low-maintenance, shaded bed beds. Grow it in your garden today and feel the timeless beauty of it for years to come.