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Westchester Garden Guide

What plants, trees and shrubs are you planting this season?  Consider adding some of these  plants, trees and shrubs from our Westchester Garden Guide.

Sweet Woodruff, (Galium odoratum)

Sweet Woodruff Westchester Tree Life

Sweet woodruff is an excellent groundcover; via Pinterest

This fragrant spring woodlander forms a beautiful green carpet.  Sweet Woodruff is a lovely groundcover, ideal for ground beneath trees.  Planting sweet woodruff will give your Westchester garden a finished look.

Jack Frost, (Brunnera macropylla)

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Jack Frost via Wikimedia Commons

Don’t let deer ruin your beautifully cultivated Westchester garden!  Jack Frost is a deer resistant groundcover that adds a lovely touch to your property.  Silver veined leaves are topped with blue blossoms, reminiscent of forget-me-nots.  Plant this groundcover in a shady area that needs a pop of color!

Lilac, (Syringa ‘Palibin’)

Lilac Westchester Tree Life

Syringa ‘Palibin’ via Pinterest

The sweet fragrance of a lilac is a staple of spring gardening.  Try planting the Syringa ‘Palibin’, which is more resistant to mildew than other types of lilac.  They have a tendency to have a longer blooming period than large lilacs.

Mount Airy, (Fothergilla)

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Mount Airy via Wikimedia Commons

The Mount Airy  is the perfect shrub to plant in a compact garden.  Yielding brush-like flowers during spring and gorgeous foliage during fall, Mount Airy brings year-round beauty.