This is definitely an unprecedented time and here at Trees Today we are concerned mainly with the health of our customers and our staff. We will be following the CDC recommendations to help keep our environment safe for all who are here.

Our growers and suppliers are assuring us that all is well on their end and they will be shipping as normal. We are excited and can’t wait for all the new plants and products that will be arriving at our garden center next month.

In this time of “social distancing”, we are encouraging those around us to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with your families. It will be a great time to plan some spring plantings, do some research on some possible new plants for your yard or even draw up a new design idea you have been thinking about.

We are looking forward to seeing all of you soon. Take care of yourself, your family and your friends.

If you need anything from us or have any questions please feel free to give us a call. 608 783 7333.

Trees Today Nursery Staff

Grasses in Their Splendor

Fall is the time when grasses take the “center stage”.   They are in their splendor with their seed heads and foliage taking on fall color.  Lucky for us that there are so many varieties from which to choose.   The following are some that we have in stock.  Stop in and plant now and next fall you will be enjoying these grasses.

Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Photo courtesy of Bailey’s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Karl Foerster Grass

 

Fall Blooming Grass

Fall Blooming Grass

 

 

Avalanche Feather Reed Grass
Photo by Baileys

 

 

 

 

Graziella Silver Grass
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

 

Shenandoah Grass
Photo by Baileys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscanthus Flame Grass
Photo courtesy of Baileys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coneflowers, coneflowers, coneflowers

Our employees are crazy over all the coneflowers we have in stock.  Presently there are over 700 coneflowers on our tables and at least 22 varieties.  Come in now while the selection is still great.  

Perennials for Specific Locations

Following are some of the perennials we carry that will work well in certain locations:

Full Sun areas:

Partly Sunny areas:

Partly (mostly) shaded areas:

  • Anemone (photo by Bailey's Nursery) several varieties
  • Beardstongue (photo by Bailey's Nursery) several varieties, tolerates dry or moist soil
  • Bleeding Heart (photo by Bailey's Nursery) several varieties, moist soil
  • Geranium, Hardy (photo by Bailey's Nursery) several varieties
  • Goatsbeard (photo by Bailey's Nursery) several varieties, tolerates dry soil
  • Hosta (photo by Trees Today) many varieties
  • Iris, Siberian (photo by Bailey's Nursery) several varieties, moist soil
  • Lenten Rose (photo by Trees Today) several varieties
  • Lungwort (Photo by Bailey's Nursery) several varieties, moist soil
  • Peony (photo by Bailey's Nursery) several varieties
  • Spiderwort (photo by Bailey's Nursery) several varieties, moist soil

Shade areas:

  • Bleeding Heart (photo by Bailey's Nursery) several varieties, moist soil
  • Goats beard
  • Concord Grape spiderwort
  • Lenten Rose (photo by Trees Today) several varieties

New – Winecraft Smoke Bush

This is no “green” shrub.  It starts the season with rich purple foliage, becoming deeper in color until it is nearly black, and then in fall it turns a brilliant orange..  This semi-dwarf dark-leaf smokebush  is a Proven Winners, therefore you know it is special.  Early summer brings wispy redflowers that become the beautiful, hazy-violet “smoke” that gives this plant its name.  It has a rounded, semi-dwarf habit.

Height:  4-6′                                                  

Spread:  4-6′

Foliage:  Summer – purple black
Fall – brilliant orange

Exposure:  Part sun

Zone:  4-8

Information courtesy of Baileys Nurseries

Photo courtesy of © 2017 Proven Winners, LLC.

Dogwood

This is the time of year when most dogwood is at its’ showiest.  Make your winter yard colorful with dogwood.  The Cardinal dogwood is a bright red.  The Arctic Fire dogwood is a dark red.  The Firedance is a brilliant red.  Read about them under our Plant section for size and other characteristics.

 

Arctic Fire Dogwood

Arctic Fire Dogwood

Cardinal Dogwood

Firedance

Sedum Time

August is the month when sedums become the star of the garden. Besides the usual Autumn Joy and Autumn Fire, we now have in stock the Desert Rose sedum, which only gets 8″ high and is  covered in red blossoms.   Also blooming is the Dazzleberry that will be covered with raspberry colored blossoms from now to fall, on grayish leaves and only getting 6-8″ high.  The Sunsparkler Lime Zinger, a creeper, is getting it’s shades of pink now among the green, rose type petal leaves.  Stop in while there is a selection. These are the most simplest of sun perennials to grow.

GIVE ROSES ANOTHER TRY!

Roses have been given a bad rap this year due to so many that did not make it through the past winter.  This is very unfortunate because for the money invested in a rose you can have many years, maybe even a decade, of blooms from mid-June to a hard frost. People need to realize that we may never have a winter-kill like this past year’s again. Our area lost trees, shrubs and perennials to this winter’s extreme weather. Give roses another try! The new, modern roses are extremely easy to care for; and should you purchase one we will give you a handout that will help you with their care. Plus, we have 14 varieties of roses in stock so there is something for everyone.

Some staff favorites are:

Ian likes the old-fashion Rugosa roses for their rose hips, wonderful fragrance and hardiness.  They come in shades of purple, white and pink.

Annie chooses the Music Box rose, a MUST if you like the Peace rose.  It has soft yellow and pink petals.

Beth favors the Kashmir rose, a velvety dark red, almost tea-like rose. If you want red, this is it!

Melissa picks the Campfire rose for its bright yellow and red bloom. Cheerful!

Mary prefers the Knock Out roses for their prolific blooms and the fact that they come back every year for her.

 

 

Container Planting

Mophead hydrangeas, drift roses, ferns, hostas and other plants make wonderful container plantings. Simply leave the plant in the nursery pot (great it you could upsize the nursery pot one size larger) and just put the nursery pot with the plant in it inside the decorative pot.  For the price of a hanging basket, you can invest in a showstopper container plant that gives you color summer through fall, plus you can enjoy it again next year. Imagine a blue moped hydrangea or a red drift rose in a fancy pot by your front door. Stunning! In mid-fall, plant it in the ground. If it is a hydrangea or a rose, cut it back to about 15 inches and mulch it.  You can also try overwintering it in your garage or basement. Stop in and we will help you choose a plant that fits the site. We will give you a hand-out on how to overwinter container plants. Note: We do not warranty plants that are not planted in the ground.