Bloomin Designs Blog

Stokesia laevis “Stokes’ aster”The American native with British and Dutch connections and a sweet Southern surpriseOf the many wonderful per

Carex  “Pennsylvania sedge”Faced with challenging sites, designers, landscapers and homeowners often call in a specialist: Pennsylvan

Amsonia hubrichtii languished in semi-obscurity for years, until forward-thinking designers recognized its value. Emerging in spring with lo

Healthy soil is essential to our existence and understanding how to care for it is arguably one of the most important parts of gardening! Af

We fell in love with this fun, interwoven combination of Black Scallop ajuga and yellow creeping Jenny. They're both sup

Water lovers, the plants that don’t mind wet feet.Grass-like sedges and rushes are frequent choices for high-moisture sites -- higher than m

3 Tips for Success with Lavandula aka LavenderThis long time garden favorite can be tricky to grow! Keep these three things in mind whe

Gold and Silver, too!The EverColor® Carex series hails from Patrick FitzGerald’s nursery, on land his family has farmed since the 1700s. It’

Alchemilla mollis / Lady’s mantleThe subtle gray-green leaves and charming chartreuse flowers of Alchemilla have made it a garden stapl

Nepeta, a.k.a. catmint, has been a garden staple for many years and for many reasons.With clusters of beautiful blue/purple flowers, it’s a

Carex is a multi-talented group whose members shine as individuals or in masses. Carex can edge borders and fill containers.

Miscanthus sinensis has been a star on the world’s garden stage for well over a century. It’s the best-selling, most-recognized ornamen