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Alternatives to a Conventional Lawn
The lawn, as we know it today, got its start in 17th Century England, where it was an indication of status and wealth. From there,...
Kyle Strain
May 14, 20223 min read


Water Retention and Diversion
Last week while mulching, I had to stop and admire some of the water diversion and reuse tactics we’re employing here at Wellfield. This...
WBG Staff
Apr 30, 20224 min read


Garden Mutants: Fasciation and Variegation
Sometimes when we work out in the garden, we find what I like to call “garden treasures”. These are usually just some type of mutated...
Cody Hoff
Apr 23, 20223 min read


The Amazing Azalea
Watching the garden wake up is one of the most exciting parts of gardening. It is so much fun to anticipate the leaves returning and the...
Cody Hoff
Apr 16, 20223 min read


What’s poppin’?
The birds are chirping, and the sunshine feels a little warmer on our backs. As we bear the usual pains of fickle spring weather, most of...
WBG Staff
Apr 2, 20222 min read


Hydrangea Pruning: The Manager’s Cut
There are two groups of shrubs we receive more questions about than all the rest: roses and hydrangeas. Today, we’ll focus on the latter....
WBG Staff
Mar 26, 20223 min read


More Than Just Looks
March is a strange time in the garden, with half of the days feeling like spring and half like winter. The 70 degree days we’ve been...
Cody Hoff
Mar 19, 20222 min read


Using Ground cover Plants
Ground cover can be a beautifully effective weed control barrier. It adds depth and layer to the landscape design, and it provides...
WBG Staff
Mar 12, 20222 min read


Good Poop?
When I think of poop, I don’t think of the waste that comes out as being better than what was ingested. This is actually the case,...
WBG Staff
Mar 5, 20223 min read


Winter Pruning and General Tree/Shrub Maintenance
Happy (almost) March, everyone! Spring is almost here! We’ve been busy moving snow and ordering plants, and have now entered into the...
WBG Staff
Feb 26, 20223 min read


Gardening Never Stops
I mentioned in a past blog that as a gardener at Wellfield, we often get asked what we do in the winter. Obviously, the growing season is...
Cody Hoff
Feb 12, 20223 min read


Organic Herbicides and Weed Control
When managing your home garden, it’s easy to get “lost in the weeds” when starting out. One particular recurring topic is the choice...
WBG Staff
Feb 5, 20222 min read


Secret Flowers
Surprisingly around this time of year, we have a lot of flowering going on in the greenhouse here at Wellfield. I wanted to highlight...
Cody Hoff
Jan 29, 20223 min read


Planning the Spring Garden
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, the holidays are over and it’s seed catalog time! Walking out to the mailbox is never as...
Jennifer Tan
Jan 15, 20223 min read


Wetland Conservation Project
Volunteers and guests often ask, “what do you guys do in the winter”? So, I decided to write a little bit about the first winter project...
Cody Hoff
Jan 8, 20222 min read


A Holiday Message from the Director
We believe the secret to a good life is getting outside. In this 2021 #YearOfPeace at Wellfield , this simple core value of ours has...
Eric Garton
Dec 18, 20212 min read


What’s New for 2022 – New Plant Varieties
My first four months at Wellfield have been great; working in the Gardens has helped me to re-familiarize myself with a whole world of...
Jennifer Tan
Nov 13, 20212 min read


Cool Plants, Cool Temperatures
My least favorite aspect of this area is the cold winter preventing us from growing plants that are more characteristic of tropical and...
Cody Hoff
Nov 6, 20213 min read


What causes leaves to change color?
Around this time of year many people will go on “leaf peeper” road trips to enjoy the changing fall foliage. While enjoying the colors,...
WBG Staff
Oct 23, 20212 min read


Gardening for Birds and Insects – Fall/Winter Planning
Fall provides some wonderful, warm visual landscape interest after the vibrancy of spring and the lushness of summer. We often regard...
Jennifer Tan
Oct 9, 20212 min read
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