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Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers

Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers

Planting bulbs in the Fall is one of the greatest investments you can make for your future happiness. When early Spring weather is grey and miserable and...

October in the Garden

October in the Garden

October is the month to fully and unabashedly embrace Fall! Celebrate the changing of seasons by bringing some Fall color to your pots, pumpkins to your...

Fall Is for Planting!

Fall Is for Planting!

Fall is a great time to evaluate your garden and determine what should be corrected, moved, or added. Based on this season’s performance, you can assess the...

September in the Garden

September in the Garden

As Summer fades, we welcome the changes that September brings to our stores and in our gardens. Late-season Summer blooms and brilliant, fresh Fall colors are...

August in the Garden

August in the Garden

Whether you leave town in August or have a stay-cation planned at home, there is still a lot of Summer left to enjoy! Add fresh color to give early-season...

July in the Garden

July in the Garden

Hot days and warm nights make July a great time for outdoor living, so spend some quality time outside and don’t forget to water! Hanging baskets, containers,...

June in the Garden

June in the Garden

This month, vibrant colors and abundant growth set the stage for a delightful outdoor experience. With longer days and warmer temperatures, June invites us to...

The Ornamental Edible Garden

The Ornamental Edible Garden

Weave edible plants into your garden beds and borders to create a landscape that is both beautiful and useful! If a utilitarian, farm-like approach to growing...

May in the Garden

May in the Garden

May brings us an abundance of beautiful flowers and fresh, vigorous growth—the garden is really starting to hit its stride! Our early Spring work is finally...

7 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

7 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Moms deserve the world and we love taking a moment to celebrate them every year. For many of you, it just wouldn’t be Mother’s Day without a trip to the...

April in the Garden

April in the Garden

April  offers us some of the best gardening days of the entire year right alongside some of the most disheartening weather. Progress made during a warm...

All About Air Plants

All About Air Plants

Air plants are eye-catchingly adorable and are low-maintenance and pet-safe—perfect for anyone looking for a unique yet forgiving houseplant that does not...

The Whys & Hows of Mulch

The Whys & Hows of Mulch

Mulching over the tops of new or existing beds in your landscape is one of the best investments you can make for the health of your garden. Find out more...

How to Repot Your Indoor Plants

How to Repot Your Indoor Plants

In Spring everything starts to wake up, including indoor plants! The emergence of plants and new leaves outdoors means that the time to repot houseplants has...

March in the Garden

March in the Garden

March is the first month of Spring and the last month of Winter, often shifting between these two seasons at the drop of a hat. As new life emerges from the...

Starting Seeds Indoors

Starting Seeds Indoors

Starting plants from seed is an immensely rewarding experience and an economical way to grow a garden. There are several clear advantages to growing plants...

A Rose for Every Garden

A Rose for Every Garden

Roses are the quintessential garden plant, captivating us with their luscious petals and their intoxicating fragrance. Roses available today have a wealth of...

February in the Garden

February in the Garden

The month of February delivers unpredictable weather, but fortunately there are always plenty of sun breaks! Be ready to jump in the garden when conditions...

Dennis’ 7 Dees in the News

Dennis’ 7 Dees in the News

Throughout the years, many of our talented employees have been featured in the news for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our community and...

Tips for Sustainable Gardening

Tips for Sustainable Gardening

January is the time when we revisit our practices, set intentions for the new year, and resolve to improve. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to be...

January in the Garden

January in the Garden

January in the Pacific Northwest is the first full month of winter and is a time of rest and dormancy. Houseplants take center stage this month by providing...

December in the Garden

December in the Garden

Our temperate climate and generally mild winter allows us to plant practically year-round (we’re so lucky)! December is still a good time to plant deciduous...

DIY Winter Wreath Instructions

DIY Winter Wreath Instructions

Are you looking for a fun seasonal DIY project to do with family or friends? Add this homemade wreath craft to your yearly holiday party, or pull out your...

November in the Garden

November in the Garden

For Fresh Color Refresh summer container plantings with winter combinations for evergreen color and seasonal interest. Plant pansies and violas soon so they...

Winter Houseplant Care

Winter Houseplant Care

As fall gradually transitions to winter, we bundle up against the crisp air while soaking up every last minute of daylight. In a similar fashion, indoor...

7 Common Houseplant Problems

7 Common Houseplant Problems

Tiny gnats in your coffee, yellowing or dropping leaves, crispy or distorted growth… these may all be symptoms of common houseplant problems that are easily...

DIY Succulent Pumpkins

DIY Succulent Pumpkins

Succulent pumpkins add sophistication and bring a touch of whimsy to Fall displays. By combining sturdy succulent cuttings with fancy heirloom pumpkins,...

Create a DIY Fall Wreath

Create a DIY Fall Wreath

Filled with dried flowers, foliage, and seeds from the Summer garden, Autumnal wreaths help capture the season’s change. Hang a Fall wreath on your front door...

All About Boxwood

All About Boxwood

Boxwoods have been used for centuries in European gardens and are now commonly planted in American landscapes coast to coast. Grown as traditional hedges or...

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