As any shade gardener knows, ferns are a staple. They offer robust foliage and great texture to...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
Hydrangea beyond macrophylla
The big leaf hydrangeas have brought some amazing mophead blooms to our gardens like H....
Plants of the Week: August 31
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’ This beautiful Chamaecyparis situated behind Kohlberg Hall is...
Ginkgo biloba
There is more than meets the eye to the Ginkgo biloba, a well-known and widely cultivated plant....
Beyond Beauty: Why your Rose Garden needs more then Roses
Have you visited the modern rose garden? The one interplanted with all types of flowering...
Plants of the Week: August 17
Helianthus ‘Sunshine Daydream’ A dazzling bright yellow color and intriguing texture make the...
Plants of the Week: August 10
Alstroemeria ‘Freedom’ Isabelle Cosby Courtyard has a lot of interesting plants, including this...
Plants of the Week: August 3
Tetracentron sinense This peculiar, small-stature tree can be found in the garden of the West...
Plants of the Week: July 27
Vitex agnus-castus ‘Shoal Creek’ (Chastetree) Lamiaceae As you approach the corner of Mertz...
Acer palmatum
Acer palmatum, often referred to as a Japanese maple, is native to Korea, China, and Japan....
Plants of the Week: July 20
Campsis grandiflora ‘Morning Calm’ Check out the vibrant flowers of the Isabelle Cosby Courtyard...
Gardening Best Friends: Allium and Roses
Is your garden plagued by aphids, slugs, cabbage worms, or other pests? If so, Allium may be the...
Plants of the Week: July 13
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem' Although the Terry Shane Teaching Garden has many interesting...
Plants of the Week: June 29
Eschscholzia californica The Scott Entrance Garden is reaching its full glory as the daily...
Plants of the Week: June 15
Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Showy Lanterns’ Commonly called the red-veined enkianthus, this shrub is...
4 Tips to Planning a Fabulous Garden Visit
It is garden visiting season. While it is always a pleasure to visit a garden, here are some tips...
Plants of the Week: June 1
Staphylea colchica Native to the country of Georgia and the Caucasus mountain range, its...
Fragrant Snowbell: Styrax obassia
Street tree selection is a tricky undertaking. Good candidates should be able to thrive in less...