https://www.shawnlvieth.com/Landscape Design & Flower Farmen-UShttps://www.shawnlvieth.com/overwhelmed-by-weeds/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/overwhelmed-by-weeds/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:50:40 GMTHave you walked through your yard and, instead of feeling peace and enjoyment, felt dread and overwhelm? Recently, I walked through the far back portion of my...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/cut-flower-care-guide/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/cut-flower-care-guide/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:39:16 GMTThere is something special about bringing home a fresh bouquet. Whether you picked it up from the Red Bilita flower cart, received it as a gift, or cut the...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/what-to-plant-in-may/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/what-to-plant-in-may/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:22:05 GMTMay is one of the most exciting months in the garden. After a long Wisconsin winter, the soil is warming up, plants are waking up, and outdoor spaces start to...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/spring-landscape-cleanup-guide/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/spring-landscape-cleanup-guide/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:12:21 GMTEarly spring always brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. The snow starts to melt, days feel longer, and it's tempting to get outside and start clearing...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/starting-flowers-from-seed/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/starting-flowers-from-seed/Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:16:20 GMTFebruary is when seed catalogs pile up, trays come out of storage, and optimism runs high. It's also when many gardeners ask the same question: Is it actually...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/what-makes-dried-flowers-so-special/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/what-makes-dried-flowers-so-special/Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:53:07 GMTDried flowers, also known as everlasting flowers, capture the fleeting beauty of fresh flowers. They are known to last months and often years. No need for...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/fall-planting-for-spring-blooms/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/fall-planting-for-spring-blooms/Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:58:51 GMTDo you know what time it is? It's time to plan for spring! Many people don’t realize that to get beautiful spring blooms you need to plant bulbs in the...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/our-hummingbird-friends/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/our-hummingbird-friends/Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:57:04 GMTIt is nearing the time to say goodbye to our Ruby-Throated Hummingbird friends for the season. They're building up their energy reserves, so keeping your...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/my-top-5-favorite-fall-bloomers/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/my-top-5-favorite-fall-bloomers/Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:55:26 GMTMy top plant favorites usually change from season to season and from year to year. This year my favorites are showstoppers! Dahlias Dahlias can be a lot of...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/easy-seed-viability-test/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/easy-seed-viability-test/Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:37:19 GMTAn easy way to check for seed viability is through a seed viability test. There are several tests you can do to see if the seeds are viable. I prefer the wet...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/why-natives/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/why-natives/Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:33:54 GMTWhat defines a native plant has been debated for many years. An acceptable and widely used definition of Midwest natives has been defined as those plants that...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/the-pesticide-label/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/the-pesticide-label/Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:57:04 GMTIt is important to read the pesticide label and have an understanding of what you read if you choose to use any type of pesticide. If you do not understand the...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/you-and-poison-ivy-met-now-what/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/you-and-poison-ivy-met-now-what/Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:54:53 GMTIt is often underplayed how much poison ivy can be spread after the initial contact. It isn’t the poison ivy plant itself, but the urushiol that has the...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/creating-a-low-maintenance-landscape/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/creating-a-low-maintenance-landscape/Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:52:21 GMTWhen designing a landscape, a key consideration is how much maintenance you would like to take on. All plants require some amount of care, but some require...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/basics-of-landscape-design-part-4/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/basics-of-landscape-design-part-4/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:38:31 GMTHere is what you have been waiting for. It is time to choose the plants. Not so fast! Make sure to take the following considerations to heart before making...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/pesticides-demystified/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/pesticides-demystified/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:35:45 GMTWhat is a pesticide? A pesticide is any substance used to reduce or eliminate pest damage or control pest populations. There are several groups of pesticides....https://www.shawnlvieth.com/beloved-garden-plant-or-invasive-invader/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/beloved-garden-plant-or-invasive-invader/Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:57:08 GMTIt’s late May in Wisconsin and the weather is comfortable. It’s a perfect day for a walk. As my dog and I exited town onto a quiet road, I saw a beautiful...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/caring-for-lilacs/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/caring-for-lilacs/Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:49:26 GMTMany plants benefit from pruning each year. Lilacs are no exception. However, it is typically desirable to time your pruning for just after the plants have...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/tree-planting-tips/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/tree-planting-tips/Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:34:21 GMTSeptember and October are the premier times for tree planting. The ground is warm and the air is cool encouraging optimal root development. However, anytime...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/basics-of-landscape-design-part-3/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/basics-of-landscape-design-part-3/Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:29:47 GMTLandscape design includes elements and principles of importance. There are certain landscape design principles that are present in successful landscape...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/basics-of-landscape-design-part-2/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/basics-of-landscape-design-part-2/Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:55:27 GMTThe second step in developing a landscape design is to consider your needs. How will the area be used? Who will be using it? Do you want an area for a veggie...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/splitting-dahlias/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/splitting-dahlias/Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:51:41 GMTWith my cold zone 5b, it is necessary to dig up my dahlias in the fall and store them over the winter. Over the years, I’ve tried a few different methods to...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/hellebore-springs-untapped-perennial/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/hellebore-springs-untapped-perennial/Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:46:44 GMTOh my Hellebores how do I love thee!!! While many refer to these perennials as Lenten Rose because of their bloom time, I was introduced to them as Hellebore....https://www.shawnlvieth.com/basics-of-landscape-design/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/basics-of-landscape-design/Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:17:46 GMTPart 1: Assessing your site Start out by gathering some supplies: Graph paper Table, desk, or other flat work area Pencil(s) Eraser Ruler or scale marked in...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/easy-flocked-pinecone-wreath/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/easy-flocked-pinecone-wreath/Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:08:23 GMTAll you need for this easy wreath craft is … Cardboard or other working surface that can handle overspray Approximately 20 Eastern White Pine Cones (or other...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/easy-winter-planter/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/easy-winter-planter/Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:51:23 GMTWhen creating planters at home, and for customers, I often use what is already available. I love the natural look of dogwood branches, evergreens, and paper...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/fall-evergreen-care/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/fall-evergreen-care/Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:48:04 GMTFall is a great time for plants. The soil warmed throughout the summer provides the ideal condition for plant root growth. In addition, the cool air reduces...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/why-buy-local-flowers/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/why-buy-local-flowers/Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:20:14 GMTThey are Grown Truly Locally Did you know almost 80 percent of fresh flowers sold in the United States and Canada are not grown in North America? Flowers grown...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/sunflower-q-a/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/sunflower-q-a/Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:18:03 GMT1. Are Sunflowers Annuals, Biennials, or Perennials? It depends on the variety you are using. Many plants are commonly referred to as sunflowers. The botanical...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/renewal-pruning/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/renewal-pruning/Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:02:07 GMTTo renew a large overgrown shrub, remove 1/3rd of the oldest and/or largest branches near the base of the shrub. Continue this process over a 2 to 3 year...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/top-5-summer-flowers/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/top-5-summer-flowers/Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:58:02 GMTStrawflower - Xerochrysum bracteatum I fell in love with this flower from the moment I grew my first seed. Easy to start from seed and low maintenance, this...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/houseplants-in-outdoor-containers/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/houseplants-in-outdoor-containers/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:34:05 GMTI forgo most of the expensive annuals for my planters and instead primarily use foliage plants (aka houseplants). Not only do many houseplants add color and...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/whats-in-a-name/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/whats-in-a-name/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:32:20 GMTMy flower farm is on ½ acre. In such a small growing area, thoughtful use of the space is very important. The main goal is to bring home grown flowers to my...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/ornamental-tree-sucker-management/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/ornamental-tree-sucker-management/Tue, 07 May 2024 09:40:35 GMTWhat are tree suckers and why do they form? There are many trees that develop tree suckers. Ornamentals such as lilacs on standards, crabapples, ornamental...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/effective-watering/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/effective-watering/Tue, 07 May 2024 09:40:27 GMTWatering practices vary widely, with effectiveness varying across methods. The frequency and duration of watering are determined by a variety of factors....https://www.shawnlvieth.com/ornamental-grasses/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/ornamental-grasses/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:28:02 GMTTypes of Ornamental Grasses Cool Season Grasses The most common type of cool season grass is Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass. The picture above is some of my...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/seedlingcare/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/seedlingcare/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:08:45 GMTGeneral Care- Once the seedlings have germinated (typically 80% of plants at least), I remove the lid, remove them from the heat pad, and place them under...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/easypropagation/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/easypropagation/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:03:12 GMTWhat is Propagation? Simply defined, plant propagation is the process of creating new plants. There are many types of propagation. Propagation can be achieved...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/annuals-biennials-perennials/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/annuals-biennials-perennials/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:59:45 GMTAnnuals The easiest way to think of annuals is to think of them as plants that go from seed to seed in one year or annually. You plant the seed (or buy a...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/stepstoseedstarting/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/stepstoseedstarting/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:46:23 GMTContainers, seed starting mix, and labels Make sure to have all your supplies ready. To see the supplies I use, refer to the...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/forcingblooms/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/forcingblooms/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:41:01 GMTForcing blooms Once the holiday lights are down, my house really starts to look a bit dark and boring. I miss having flowers in the house during the dark days...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/seedstart1/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/seedstart1/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:32:41 GMTSeed choices galore! The first step to starting seeds is to have a plan. With all the choices, it is quite easy to get overwhelmed. Start slow and easy! Before...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/brighten-your-home-all-year-round-with-a-flower-subscription/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/brighten-your-home-all-year-round-with-a-flower-subscription/Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:21:00 GMTWhy Opt For a Flower Subscription? Flower subscriptions serve as a personal gardener, delivering fresh, beautifully arranged blooms to your door on a regular...https://www.shawnlvieth.com/the-fundamentals-of-landscape-design/https://www.shawnlvieth.com/the-fundamentals-of-landscape-design/Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:59:31 GMTWe all know that the beauty of a home is not confined to its interior. At Shawn L. Vieth LLC, I am passionate about bringing life and beauty to the outdoor...