Latin is the universal language of horticulturalists, scientists, and physicians.
It doesn’t make us smarter or better, but if there is a command of it, it is usually sign that time has been invested in education, and the willingness to know the minute differences between species of plants and how they fit into your world.
Buxus koreana, Koelruteria paniculata, Skimmia japonica, Nyssa sylvatica, Nepeta faasenii.
The above list is a quick selection of some outstanding plants for our area. Look them up or ask your favorite garden professional about them. They are sure to delight and perform for you with interest and meaning for years.
Choosing trees and shrubs for your home is no easy task. Understanding what species will grow, under what conditions, what size they will attain and how they blend with other plants is daunting at best. If it was easy, there would be no need for professionals.
And yes, there are professionals. These are people who have studied horticulture, design and botany.
Serious gardeners, master gardeners, certified landscape designers, landscape architects and long established and trusted landscape design/build contractors with years of experience in this county.
Put your trust in these businesses. Ask for references, review their portfolio, and visit their offices, nurseries, and jobsites. Invest wisely. The differences in ability, knowledge, intent and “style” will become apparent.
Often the choices that are made for entry level foundation plantings are based on impulse, color and curiosity. Even choices made for privacy screens and shade trees are made based on “availability.”
Take a breather, make an appointment with a designer, visit an established garden center, and do some research. What options you have may be quite varied and unique and give you a more personal and intimate feel to your landscape.
It is often asked, “Why do people spend so much time working with professionals about lighting, window treatments, tile, carpet, paint colors, doors, and other building materials that stay consistent once installed, yet go it alone on plants in their yard and watch monsters emerge and swallow their well-designed house?”
Let’s mention these in English: Leyland Cypress, Alberta Spruce, Golden Thread-branch Cypress, Crimson Barberry, Burning Bush, Bradford Pear, Silver King Euonymus, Purple Sand Cherry, Atlas Cedar are among many plants that consistently get put in wrong places (and get bad reputations).
Used correctly, they can be wonderful additions to the landscape, but they are very often misused. A well-chosen plant should work for you today, tomorrow and in 15 years.
We are looking forward to your call.
—Stan Sperlak of Cape Shore Gardens
Wildwood – So Liberals here on spout off, here's a REAL question for you.
Do you think it's appropriate for BLM to call for "Burning down the city" and "Black Vigilantes" because…
