Rain rain, go away – period (but water the plants before you go)! While rain is beneficial to our much treasured gardens, it can wreak havoc on a landscape or structure when not handled properly. Traditionally, the rule of thumb is that water rolls downhill and as long as you grade away from something, all […]
Plant Of the Month: Amelanchier laevis
Amelanchier laevis or Allegheny Serviceberry Native to North America, this smaller variety of Serviceberry has all the attributes of its parent plant without the larger size. It matures at 15-25’ tall and 10-15’ wide and has a beautiful white flower in the spring. It like full to partial sun and can tolerate wet feet.
Vertical Gardening – “Growing Up”
In the age of hip gadgetry and extreme convenience, it’s hard to believe that gardening is on the rise. Folks, both young and old, are looking to put plow to field (not literally) and reap the benefits of growing their own fruits and vegetables at home! While traditional gardens of size and variety are still […]
Plant of the Month: Hostas, An Oldie But a Goodie
Some say overused, I say “If it ain’t broke…..”, you know what I mean? Hostas are a tolerant, shade-loving perennial that are easy on the wallet and add fantastic texture to any garden. There are literally hundreds of varieties with different leaf size, color, and flowers. One of my favorites is the Blue Angel, Hosta […]
Oceanport Rehab: “Zenning” Up the Space
Residents at this Oceanport home have hired Sparrow and Brambles to turn their tired, mosquito filled pool area into a soothing, simple outdoor space. As you can see from our before photo, the existing gardens are overcrowded and the patios are a poorly laid combo of older wood decking and settling pavers. There are water […]
Quick Tips: Quick Guide to Pruning Roses
Early spring is the best time to cut back your roses, especially if they will only get one prune a year. Although there are specifics to pruning different types of roses, here are a few of Sparrow and Brambles’ tips that will get you moving in the right direction: Make sure your pruner blades are […]