Notes from the Garden | Kinghorn Gardens - Part 10
We’ve been creating outdoor spaces for more than 30 years, and our team has years of experience and knowledge they can’t wait to share with you.
Backyard Book Recommendations
Education | May 18th, 2015
As the new owner of a camping hammock - the kind that seem to be made of parachute material, roll up to the size of a grapefruit, and can be hung up in 17 seconds flat between any two random trees...
Staff Spring Favorites
News, People | May 14th, 2015
The Purple Polos love to be outdoors all seasons of the year and admire nature's variation from spring, summer, fall and winter; but it is clear that spring has a special place in most of their...
Mother’s Day Memories
News, People | May 10th, 2015
Celebrating the people plant connection is what we love to do at Kinghorn Gardens. It seems the whole month of May is dedicated to creating outdoor memories. May Day, Mother's Day, graduations,...
May Memory Giveaway
News | May 6th, 2015
May is a month filled with outdoor memories. From mother’s day brunch on the patio to backyard graduation parties, to college commencements on the great lawn; May was meant to be lived...
Signature Tree: Acer saccharum ‘Autumn Fest’
Education | May 5th, 2015
Acer saccharum 'Autumn Fest' // 'Autumn Fest' Maple Shape: Upright oval Height: 50' Trunk: Strong upright with good central leader Leaf: Dark green Fall Color: Orange-red to red Signature...
Tiny Spring Details
Education, News | April 30th, 2015
Don't be fooled into thinking bulbs and blooms are the only thing spring has to offer. Train yourself to be a true nature aficionado, admiring even the tiniest victories of spring. Instead of...
6 Things to Consider when Selecting a Tree
Education | April 23rd, 2015
1. The Purpose You may find yourself staring at an empty space in the yard and think “oh we need a tree here,” but what problem are you actually trying to solve? Do you really just need a tree? A...
Blooming at the Henry Doorly Zoo
News | April 21st, 2015
With April here and almost gone, spring continues to unfold all around us. By now I'm sure you are very familiar with the change of season right outside your own front door but sometimes it's fun to...
The Scoop on Leaf Compost
Education | April 15th, 2015
What is it? Leaf compost is a mulch alternative or supplement made up of decomposed leaves. Why use it? Mulching your garden with leaf compost mimics the natural ecological system of a leaf-covered...
4 Things You Need to Stop Doing to Your Spring Garden
Education, News | April 9th, 2015
1. Over Mulching You think you’re freshening up your garden for the season ahead but if you’re like most people you actually end up drowning your poor plants in a bark ocean. Don’t worry it’s...