ALL THE TRIMMINGS

With winter upon us and plants going dormant in our landscape, I like to fill just a few of my flower pots with trimmings to enjoy in the off-season.  If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are some of my favorites:

Picea abies, Norway Spruce - Can’t beat the drama of these droopy boughs

Tsuga canadensis, Hemlock

Magnolia grandiflora, Southern Magnolia - Not hardy here, but can be purchased from florists

Buxus, Boxwood

Juniperus, Juniper (& berries)

Cornus sericea, Redtwig Dogwood - Cut stems add strokes of red and height interest

Hydrangea paniculata, Hardy Hydrangea - The golden tan spent flowers are beautiful contrasted against greens

Rhus, Sumac - Great way to add a punch of red with their fruit clusters

Astilbe, False Spiraea - Their spent flowers hold up well and provide color and textural contrast