Campsis grandiflora ‘Morning Calm’ Check out the vibrant flowers of the Isabelle Cosby Courtyard...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
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...
Allaira petiolata, Garlic Mustard: An ongoing effort in Invasive Removals
Last month, the Arboretum held the annual Crum Creek Clean-up. With the help of 40 staff, faculty,...
Plants of the Week: May 11
Osmanthus x burkwoodii This shrub caught my eye in the John W. Nason Garden. My first reaction was...
Xanthoceras sorbifolium
The once-private garden of our first director, John Wister, has many rare horticulture gems. Upon...
Designing Your Containers With Plants
Container gardening reflects each gardener’s personal style, so you’ll see a wide array of...
Magnolia Additions
As our curator of 25 years, Andrew Bunting prepares to depart and pursue his new adventure at the...
Bio Char: Exploring a New Soil Amendment
What is it? Biochar is the carbon-rich product that results when biomass such as wood, manure, or...
Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour®
Homegrown fireworks? Close! Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® boasts intense magenta pink blooms...
Plants of the Week: April 27
Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Alexandrina’ Our Magnolia collection is truly spectacular at this time of...
Container Gardening Tips: Choosing Your Container
While it’s true that a single container can be captivating in its own right, as you begin your...
Plants of the Week: April 20
Pieris japonica By far, one of my favorite fragrances in the spring is in April when the...