D. A. Dunlevy
Oatlands Historic House & Garden, located in Leesburg, was originally a wheat plantation in the 1800s owned by George Carter. Carter designed and built the entire plantation, including the formally organized garden near the house. His beautifully landscaped garden included terraces carved into the hillside that provided … Read More
Caladium is a unique accent plant for summer annuals or as tubers planted within a garden. Large, heart-shaped leaves are available in color combinations of red, pink, rose, white, chartreuse, and green. The foliage is almost translucent, which makes them light up a shaded garden area. Light Needs: … Read More
You might have noticed the repetitive theme of gardening over the past several weeks in our blog. Well, here at D & A Dunlevy, we are all about container gardening right now! The rewards and benefits of this type of garden are endless. Here's our list of … Read More
Another great choice for summer annuals is Verbena. The clusters of small flowers provides variety from more traditional annuals. The blooms last throughout summer and come in a variety of colors, including red, purple, pink, white, and even peach. Light Needs: Full sun Watering Needs: Moderate, more in dry … Read More
Did you know that you can plant annual flowers within your vegetable garden? For so long, gardeners have kept the two separate. It used to be that vegetable gardens were placed in a back corner of the yard, out of sight, while annual flowerbeds occupied the high profile … Read More
This summer annual is a great choice for bright colors in mass plantings. Available in several sizes with a trailing growth habit, Wave Petunias bloom throughout summer into the fall. Light Needs: Full sun Watering Needs: Moderate, more in dry seasons Average Size: 4"-12" tall Why we love this plant: Wave … Read More
April is a very exciting month for us! Not only does spring really kick into high gear, but both Earth Day and Arbor Day are celebrated in April too! And what better way to wrap up April than celebrating trees? Arbor Day's roots (pun intended), stem all the … Read More
A recent pond design for a client in D.C. has got us thinking about aquatic plants - specifically, water lilies. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens recently hosted their annual Lotus and Water Lily Festival in Northeast D.C. Part of the Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Park serves as a … Read More
Named one of the top 5 gardens in North America and known around the world for its topiary and flower gardens, Ladew Topiary Gardens is a must visit for summer time. If you're wondering what a topiary garden is and why you should visit this particular one, … Read More
Buying flowers for your significant other on Valentine's Day is a much more intricate process than most people realize. The type and color of flowers you choose can send a certain message to the receiver and indicate your true thoughts about the relationship. But have no fear - us … Read More