Dennis’ 7 Dees Blog Articles

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...

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...

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

Celebrate the changing seasons—fall is for planting! Our year-round garden centers are well stocked with great plant selections. For Fresh Color Replant...

DIY Succulent Pumpkins

DIY Succulent Pumpkins

Succulent pumpkins are all the rage this season—they take everything wonderful about fall and distill it into the perfect, long-lasting arrangement. The only...

Create a DIY Fall Wreath

Create a DIY Fall Wreath

Believe it or not, fall is just around the corner! Here, we will show you our step-by-step process on how to create your own handmade autumn wreath using...

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 autumn brings in our stores and in our gardens. Brilliant fall colors are beginning to fill our benches, putting on a...

August in the Garden

August in the Garden

There is still a lot of summer left to enjoy! For Fresh Color If flower pots and hanging baskets from earlier in the season look haggard or have dried out,...

July in the Garden

July in the Garden

Long, hot days and warm nights make July a great time for outdoor living, but remember to water! Hanging baskets, containers, vegetable gardens, flower beds,...

June in the Garden

June in the Garden

Although summer arrives late this month, this is still a great time to plant! For Fresh Color Many warm-season beauties are now available: dahlias, lilies,...

A Hydrangea for Every Garden

A Hydrangea for Every Garden

Hydrangeas are among some of the longest-blooming, hardiest, low-maintenance shrubs for Pacific Northwest gardens. With a long list of species and cultivars,...

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...

Herb Garden Essentials

Herb Garden Essentials

Fresh, homegrown herbs are easy to grow and an economical way to add a little gourmet to your every day. Learn about selection, care, and growing of herbs,...

May in the Garden

May in the Garden

For Fresh Color Update your curb appeal! Refresh landscape plantings and patio pots with showy summer color. Use annuals to fill space between young...

Hanging Basket Success

Hanging Basket Success

Hanging baskets are just the right thing to add to your porch for instant pizazz! If properly cared for, they can offer months of color and enjoyment. Here...

Growing the Best Tomatoes

Growing the Best Tomatoes

If you love garden-fresh tomatoes, you may be willing to try almost anything for earlier ripening, more flavor, or longer lasting crops. Read on to discover...

Planting Four Seasons of Color

Planting Four Seasons of Color

Effectively layer shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs for year-round color in the garden. Read on for best plant choices so your garden stays vibrant no...

Plant Nutrition: Fertilizing Basics

Plant Nutrition: Fertilizing Basics

Plants "eat" sunlight to create energy through a process called photosynthesis—the roots take up water from the soil, the leaves absorb carbon dioxide from...

New & Noteworthy Plants for 2022

New & Noteworthy Plants for 2022

Each year the National Garden Bureau selects an annual, perennial, bulb crop, edible, and shrub as "Year of " plants, plus a houseplant for this year. Plants...

Magnolias for Small Gardens

Magnolias for Small Gardens

Magnolia trees come in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and flowering types, and many of them are perfect for growing in small, urban gardens. This is an ancient...

Hooray for Heucheras

Hooray for Heucheras

While most of our landscape plants slumber through the winter, there are a few who thrive during the colder months. For steady, reliable color in the garden,...

All About Air Plants

All About Air Plants

If you’re anything like us, the first time you laid eyes on these wild freaks of nature known as air plants, you were simultaneously baffled and instantly in...

The Benefits of Biophilia

The Benefits of Biophilia

Feeling a little disheartened? Coming out of an especially rough year, it’s not a surprise if your mental health isn’t what it used to be, but don’t go...

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