Shrubby Buddies

This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the genus Amsonia —the blue stars of the perennial world. From their soft blue spring flowers to their fine-textured foliage and standout golden fall color, these plants bring a...

Rain gardens are more than just a pretty place to put plants that like getting their feet wet. In this episode, we're diving into the dirty details of what makes a rain garden actually work. In this episode we talk...

Tim went north! This week, we’re recapping Tim’s trip to Michigan for the Perennial Plant Association Symposium , where he spent a few days surrounded by incredible plants, gardens, and some of the best plant people in...

The dice are back, the plant knowledge is questionable, and once again, absolutely nothing is planned. In Part 2 of our plant-name showdown, we’re rolling the Scattergories die and letting the letters decide where the...

Not every plant deserves a spot in your landscape. In this episode, we're swiping left on some of the most overused, overrated, invasive, and downright disappointing plants we see every day. We'll explain why these...

Some plants are more than just plants—they're memories rooted in the landscape of our lives. In this episode of Shrubby Buddies , we're taking a walk down memory lane as we share the plants that instantly transport us...

Chartreuse perennials have a way of stealing the show—even when they're not in bloom. In this episode of the Shrubby Buddies Podcast, Matt and Tim dive into the world of chartreuse foliage perennials and explore why...

Sometimes the best horticulture conversations start with, “Hey, have you seen this plant?” In this episode, Matt and Tim toss the outline aside and dive into whatever green goodness has been capturing their attention...

Have you ever looked at a perfectly healthy perennial and thought, "You know what this plant needs? A haircut!" Well, you're not alone—and you're not crazy. In this episode of the Shrubby Buddies Podcast , Matt and Tim...

Annual flowers are the rockstars of the gardening world — bringing instant color, bold textures, wild foliage, and nonstop blooms from spring until frost. This week the buddies dive headfirst into the wonderful world of...

This week on the Shrubby Buddies Podcast, we’re getting a few horticultural pet peeves off our chests. From phrases we can’t stand hearing to common plant nonsense that just won’t die, we break down why some of these...

Cultivating a perennial border is a lot like building a football team — you need the right pieces, the right roles, and a lineup that actually works together. In the wake of the recent NFL Draft, join the Buddies as...

From natives to hybrids—and even a shrub—let’s dive into the wild world of the Aesculus genus. Buckeyes are some of our personal favorites, and we’re hoping to make you bonkers for conkers too. Aesculus glabra , bro.

This week, we’re talking all things trees—the good, the bad, and the “why would you ever do that?” We’re diving into what you should be doing to keep your trees alive, thriving, and not silently judging you… and what...

Join us this week as we discuss what you should be doing in your garden RIGHT NOW, and tune noodle casserole!