Virginica Itea Sweetspire
Forget burning bush, Itea Virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ is not only a native plant that is pollinator friendly, it’s just as colorful and even more useful as within the realm of landscaping! It grows in full sun to full shade.
Vaccinium corymbosum – Highbush Blueberry
Northern highbush blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, from Nova Scotia and Ontario south to Alabama, and west to Wisconsin. Plants grow in an upright form, and depending upon variety, may range from 3 feet to over of 6 feet in height. In their wild state, highbush blueberries may be found in thickets near or under wooded areas and grow best in a well-drained sandy loam, rich in organic matter.
NJLCA Native Plant Seminar
We wanted to share with you this thank you note from the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association. Michael was recently approached by the NJLCA with a request to fill in and give a Native Plants Presentation at a seminar they were holding when their featured presenter/speaker had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. I was humbled as it was indeed an honor to be asked to speak at this seminar about my passions. At Lincoln Landscaping we seek to engage, to inspire, to educate and to foster pleasure in outdoor living spaces.
Fothergilla – Hamamelidaceae
Fothergilla, commonly known as witch hazel, is a native shrub in woodlands of the eastern United States. It is a genus of the shrub family Hamamelidaceae. Within this family are two subspecies, Fothergilla Major and Fothergilla gardenii (Mt Airy). The two species are very similar, except for flower size, leaf base symmetry, and mature overall plant size and habit.
Native Viburnums
Viburnums, renowned for their white and many times fragrant flowers, fall color and berries, have long been popular shrubs. They are plants that just keep giving during all the garden seasons. Even though they bloom in the springtime, their flowers develop into berries providing food and nectar to a variety of wildlife providing sustenance, and their branching habit and foliage transforms into delightful autumn colors.
Spiderwort – tradescantia virginiana
An interesting and long-blooming perennial for native plant gardens, woodland or shade gardens, wild gardens or naturalized areas. Virginia spiderwort inhabits dry upland forests, rocky open woods, and wood edges, typically in acid soils. It seems to prefer shaded situations but can sometimes be found in full sun. This species adapts well to cultivation, is easy to grow, and reliably makes an attractive garden specimen.
Celebrate Earth Day 2019
The Earth and its ecosystems are our home. In order to achieve a just balance among the economic, social, and environmental needs of present and future generations, it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth. April 22nd, Earth Day is an annual event created to celebrate the planet’s environment and raise public awareness about pollution.