D. A. Dunlevy
You may be thinking that we are being redundant since last week's Plant of the Week was the Japanese Maple, but the Japanese Laceleaf is very unique from its relative. Arguably one of the most refined of all maples, the Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' has a much more … Read More
The upright (non-dissected) Japanese Maple is referred to as Acer Palmatum var Atropurpureum. This specimen tree is has attractive foliage that ranges in color from green to burgundy, depending on the variety and planting location. The variety pictured above is planted in a relatively shaded area. The … Read More
By now, we are sure you're aware that many areas around DC will be plagued by the 17 year cicada bug this summer. But what are cicadas? How will they affect your landscape? Enter Howard Baker, or Howie, as we affectionately call him. Howie manages our IPM program … Read More
Fagus sylvatica, more commonly known as a European Beech, is a popular ornamental shade tree. Beech trees tend to branch close to the ground and are particularly dense. They are less hardy in areas south of DC as they do not tolerate extreme heat. The variety pictured … Read More
Peonies are a popular landscaping design idea because of their large, beautiful blooms. While peonies are available in many colors, 'Karl Rosenfield' is one of our favorites. Deep pink to red double flowers adorn this lovely perennial that blooms in May and June. Light Needs: Full sun Watering Needs: … 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
You may think that in our area, the Tropical Hibiscus is not an ideal plant for installing in a landscape. But it makes a great potted summer annual and can be housed indoors during colder months. The beautiful blooms are typically 6" in diameter and will last … 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