John Zvirovski

1 week ago | jamestownsun.com | John Zvirovski

Adding blooming shrubs into the garden and landscape are a terrific accent to the many green plants, perennials and colorful annuals that fill your yard. Some of these shrubs bloom very early, such as the yellow-blooming Forsythia. These are followed by the fragrant lilacs. Once they are done blooming, the magnificent Spireas begin to bloom. In fact, some of these shrubs are in full bloom at this very moment.

2 weeks ago | jamestownsun.com | John Zvirovski

So often we discuss the design elements of common bushes, trees, annuals, and perennials. Usually these are items we find in the local nurseries for purchase to plant into our landscapes. Most of these items I to refer to as domestic plants; items that are propagated for the mainstream landscapes. Sometimes it is exciting to add some wild plant life into the landscape also to add a little naturalization. Some common ones are violets, columbine, goldenrod, and the prairie pasque flowers.

3 weeks ago | jamestownsun.com | John Zvirovski

While people in the southern regions have Crepe Myrtle and Magnolias that bloom in spring, we have lilacs and crabapple trees that bloom, among many others. Crabapples are one of the earlier trees to bloom, along with many other fruiting trees during our spring season. Many of the varieties are beginning to bloom through quickly this past week due to an unseasonably warm week. One bad thing about hot weather this time of year is that the spring blooms do not last long.

4 weeks ago | jamestownsun.com | John Zvirovski

The Mother’s Day holiday came quickly once again, but it always happens during the time of year where plenty of gifts are available. Springtime is full of wonderful plant ideas for mom on her special day, and why not celebrate the holiday with a living plant for her to enjoy throughout the season? Taking a quick trip to the local floral shops and nurseries will give you many different ideas in which to choose that perfect gift.

1 month ago | jamestownsun.com | John Zvirovski

This week has shown us that spring can usher in a week of nice temperatures along with gale force winds and some badly needed rains. It also brings us gardeners into the yard to begin working on a myriad of projects that we have created over the winter season. There is never a better time to get started on those projects before the planting season begins. I always like to say that I prefer to have all of my big gardening projects done by Memorial Day weekend.