by Will Coleburn | Oct 2, 2020 | Horticulture & Landscape
In today’s post, we’re sharing another round of trees from a list of “Great Trees for Landscapes” developed by our staff. In the third installment of this four-part series, we’re keeping the momentum going with some spectacular fall color: the sourwood, black...
by Clara Curtis | Sep 23, 2020 | Horticulture & Landscape
As I watch the red maple leaves fall gently from the trees, I am reminded that all things change. As one season gives way to the next, gardeners yearn to change focus and refresh their gardens with plants that reflect the season and compliment nature’s color palate....
by Guest | Sep 16, 2020 | Horticulture & Landscape
Autumn is a special season as temperatures cool and a kaleidoscope of colors fills the landscape. Avid gardeners are cleaning out their gardens in anticipation of the change of season from fall to winter. So why is fall the “Best Time to Plant?” A valid question...
by Will Coleburn | Aug 28, 2020 | Horticulture & Landscape
Today, we’re sharing another round of trees from a list of “Great Trees for Landscapes” developed by our staff. In the second installment of this four-part series, we’re keeping the momentum going with some of the steadiest performers of the bunch:...
by Will Coleburn | Aug 21, 2020 | Horticulture & Landscape, Nature
At The North Carolina Arboretum, our mission is to connect people, plants and places. If you’ve been following our social media channels lately, you’ve no doubt noticed the wonderful staff members that have been contributing their “picks” for...
by Will Coleburn | Jul 24, 2020 | Horticulture & Landscape
If you’ve visited the Arboretum recently, you probably noticed a series of new, stately planters stationed along the Grand Garden Promenade. Each of these containers is planted with one of 15 trees identified by our staff as adaptable, steady performers that offer...