Sara | Baxter Gardens

21Apr, 2017

The Beautiful World of Elderberry

Berries, black lace elderberry, black tower elderberry, elderberry, lemon lace elderberry, sambucus Berries, Flowering, Garden, Landscape, Shrubs, Sun

Plant Profile: Sambucus

There are times when you need the perfect and unique plant in your garden. A plant that displays a spectacular trifecta of sheer wonderfulness: *Delicate yet sturdy flowers that turn into lovely and, in many cases, edible fruit. *Color that shines without ostentation. *A soft texture that belies its true strength.

Oh, you may think that this perfect plant doesn’t exist, but it does my gardening friends, and it goes by the name Sambucus. And did I mention they are deer resistant?

28Mar, 2017

How to Plant Stunning Containers

Sara

Annuals, how to, stunning containers Annuals, Garden, Outdoor Living

It’s spring, it’s spring, it’s spring and I’m super-excited! Not because of the warmer temperatures that are sure to come (and stay). But because it will soon be time to plant up some stunning containers and add some much-needed color to help dissipate this dreary winter hangover.

I love the time of the year when the colorful annuals begin to show up on the plant benches. That feeling I get when I walk through the nursery and think I want this one, and this one, and this one…. That little tinge of uninhibited pleasure that just erupts from within and does its little spring jig within my heart.

24Feb, 2017

How to Work with a Landscape Designer (Part 2 of 2)

Sara

landscape designers, landscaping, working with Garden, Hardscape, Landscape, Outdoor Living, Shrubs

Yay! You’ve finally made it to your appointment with a designer! The point when the true magic will begin.

Now is the time you’ll walk your property with the designer and go over all of your landscape wants. But, aside from the finished product, there are a few things you’ll need to know along the way.

24Feb, 2017

How to Work with a Landscape Designer (Part 1 of 2)

Sara

landscape designers, landscaping, working with Garden, Hardscape, Landscape, Outdoor Living, Shrubs

You know that moment when you drive up your street, pull up to your home and suddenly realize that your landscape seems a bit tired and needs to be updated? That’s the same time you look at your neighbor’s homes and think, man, they look so fresh. That, my friends, is the moment you know your landscape needs some help and it’s time you did something about it.

4Feb, 2017

Doing Our Part to Save the Bees with 5 Simple Herbs

Sara

chives, herbs for bees, lavender, mint, rosemary, save the bees, thyme Bees, Garden, Herbs, Perennials

Let’s be honest – we live in a society that consists of bandwagons. And that’s fine. We all need to forge our own little space on this giant rock. But if you’re someone like me, a fairly simple person, then this past year was slightly nauseating. That being said, I do have a bandwagon that everyone can join.

13Jan, 2017

2017 Perennial Plant of the Year: Asclepias tuberosa

Sara

asclepias tuberosa, butterfly gardens, butterfly weed, perennial plant of the year Butterfly Gardening, Garden, Perennials

Butterfly lovers unite and rejoice; Asclepias tuberosa has been labeled the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year™ by the Perennial Plant Association! And with good reason since this spectacular milkweed is a super-food in the butterfly world and a great addition to any garden. Here’s what you need to know about Asclepias tuberosa:

2Jan, 2017

How to Propagate Succulents

Sara

propagating succulents, Succulents Garden, Succulents

Succulents – let’s face it, who doesn’t love a plant that is basically self-sufficient and wants to be left alone? Quite simply, succulents allow all gardeners and non-gardeners alike to be ‘look at me, I really know what I’m doing’, even if we’re totally winging it! And propagating succulents? It’s so easy that it makes you feel like you can conquer any project on Pinterest! I mean seriously, 4 easy steps!

13Dec, 2016

Insect Problems on Succulents

Sara

Fungus Gnats, Mealybugs, Neem, Scale, Spider Mites, Succulents Garden, Succulents

Succulents are extremely resilient plants that, short of overwatering, have very few nemesis when they are outside in your garden. That being said, they aren’t completely care-free and will suffer the occasional pest when you take them indoors. Here are the 4 common pests that will try to over-run your succulents and what you need to do about them.

2Dec, 2016

5 Landscape Trends For 2017

Sara

Gold, Home-grown, Landscape Trends 2017, Metalic, Naturscaping, Outdoor Living Areas Garden, Landscape

No longer content with a simple front porch swing, homeowners are expanding their outdoor spaces to suit their modern lifestyles, well-being, and to show a greater respect and appreciation for nature around them. These are the qualities that play a part in the upcoming landscape trends. Here are 5 Landscape Trends to watch for in 2017.

30Nov, 2016

When To Water Evergreens In Winter

Sara

evergreens, watering, winter Evergreen, Evergreens, Garden, Landscape, Shrubs

It seems strange to think that you may need to pull out the hoses again in the winter. Especially when they are all put away and you thought your yard work was done. But if you have planted anything new this year, or the last few years for that matter, your plants can certainly benefit from some water if nature has given us none.

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