A fabulous garden doesn't "just happen." A lot of thought, hard work and sweat equity goes into the making of an "effortless" looking garden. We are all about enjoying the fruit of our labors (sweet tea in the shade, anyone?), but we also don't mind putting in some...
Morss (2005)
Examining the edge
Whether you are fussy and complicated, straight-up old school or somewhere in the middle, I bet you have a daylily edge preference. It's probably something you've never really even thought about. After all, you see a daylily, you like the way it looks (or don't) and...
What does “bloom season” really mean?
We talk a lot about bloom season at Oakes Daylilies and for good reason-- it's our business. But not everybody speaks "gardenese." (Yep. I just made up that word!) I'd like to explain what we mean when we talk about bloom season. Believe me: it's not as simple as it...
Evergreen vs. Dormant daylilies (Yes, there is a difference!)
"What is the difference between evergreen and dormant daylililes?" Oh boy. If I had a dollar for every time I've heard that question... There IS a difference between evergreen and dormant daylilies and it's NOT just about the foliage. Depending on where you live, the...
Dear Deer… (aka what to do about deer and daylilies)
Dear Deer, It's hard to deny that you are beautiful. No matter how many times I may have seen you, I can't help but catch my breath whenever I get a glimpse of you. But Deer, there is something I have to get off my chest. Although there is no easy way to say it,...
Bonus daylilies?! What the heck are bonus daylilies?
Bonus daylilies? What are those? (And how do I get some?!) One of the great things about Oakes Daylilies is that the Oakes family, like you, are gardeners, too. In fact, whether we answer phones, work in the fields, pack plants for shipment or write newsletters,...