"Dig Into" Gardening Resources from Dennis' 7 Dees
Indoor Plants for Low Light
Raise your hand if all of your plants are currently squished into the one spot in your house with bright light... đď¸ We understand the feeling! But thankfully, there are some plants that can tolerate the low light spaces in your home. A low light area technically has...
The Benefits of Biophilia
Feeling a little disheartened? Coming out of an especially rough year, itâs not a surprise if your mental health isnât what it used to be, but donât go blaming 2020 for your problems just yet. It...
Hello Hellebores & Flowers of Winter
The genus Helleborus consists of 15 different species of hardy, low-growing, mostly evergreen perennials that bloom in a range of colors in late winter or early spring with long-lasting flowers....
DIY Winter Wreath Instructions
A simple circle of wire adorned with ornaments and fresh evergreen cuttings symbolizes unity and eternity while also celebrating our fertile earth, rebirth, and the changing of the seasons. With the...
December in the Garden
Our temperate climate and generally mild winter allows us to plant practically year-round (weâre so lucky)! Itâs still a good time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs. For Fresh Color We had a...
Growing Holiday Bulbs: Amaryllis & Paperwhites
Amaryllis Amaryllis are tropical bulbs that bloom in the winter indoors with dramatically large, trumpet-shaped flowers on tall, sturdy stems. Bloom colors range from red and pink to white or...
Living Christmas Tree Tips
Start a new tradition or celebrate an old one by having a living Christmas Tree this holiday season. Selecting a living Christmas tree requires a different set of criteria than when choosing a...
Winter Houseplant Care Featuring Seasonal/Holiday Plants
Although they live indoors, houseplants âknowâ what season it is by the length of daylight and the angle of the sun. Winter days can be short and dark, and when the sun does appear, it is low and in...
Fall & Winter-Blooming Camellias
It has become more popular and acceptable in recent years to want to create landscapes and gardens that attract and benefit pollinators, birds, and wildlife, while also pleasing us and our...
Gardening to Attract Birds
The Basic Elements of Habitat Food: seeds, nectar, insects, fruits, and berries Water: bird bath, fountain, water feature, stream/pond, sprinkler Cover/shelter: thickets/hedges, dense shrubs, rock...
November in the Garden
For Fresh Color If recent cold weather has gotten to your summer container plantings, redo them with winter combinations for evergreen color and seasonal interest. Get pansies and violas planted...
What Are Aroids?
Botanically speaking, several of our favorite houseplants all belong to the same family, but in many ways look different from one another. Plants included in this large family are Philodendrons,...
Pumpkins Galore!
Colorful displays of fall pumpkins, straw bales, and gourds signal a festive change of seasons as we transition into autumn. One can't help but marvel at the range of colors, shapes, and sizes...
Pruning 102: Pruning for Shaping & Structure
Review of Pruning Basics Goals/reasons to prune Tools, Terms, Techniques Timing: Most often done during dormant season (NovemberâMarch) Know when to call the professionals: Colliers Arbor Care,...
Pruning 101: Tools, Techniques & Timing
Take note of the specific type of plant being pruned and ask yourself what the pruning goal is. Think about the desired effect before deciding what time of year and which pruning technique to...
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 plants make seasonal adjustments too; during...
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 problem is we can't seem to keep them...
October in the Garden
This is the best month for planting woody shrubs, trees, and herbaceous perennials. Our year-round garden centers are well stocked with great plant selectionsâremember that fall is for planting! For...
Improving Soil Health
Soil: A Brief Overview The single most valuable investment in your home landscape is soil improvementâhealthy soil means healthy, productive, beautiful plants! Healthy soil is loose, nutritious...
Fall is for Planting!
Fall is a great time to evaluate your garden and determine what needs to be corrected, moved, or added. Based on this seasonâs performance, one can assess the nutrient needs of the soil and...
Fall Color & Container Combos
As our summer annuals begin to wane and container plantings start to lose their luster, it is time for a change. Planting fall containers is best done by mid-October, with at least 6 weeks left...
Breathe Easy With These Great Indoor Plants
Since we have all been spending more time at home, thoughts about our indoor air quality might be coming up more often. Modern home-building has created a tightly sealed space for us to safely...
Tomato Tasting 2020
With so many festivals and events cancelled in 2020, it should come as no surprise that we will not be holding our annual Tomato Tasting Festival this year. The good news, however, is that this has...
Trees in the Landscape: Summer & Fall Focus
Summer has been long and hot, and for most of us, our time has been spent (very) close to home. Whether youâve passed the time surrounded by towering Douglas Firs in Lake Oswego, admiring Japanese...
Ornamental Grasses
Grass Care & Maintenance Most grasses are deer resistant and many are drought tolerant once established; see specific lists below for best selection. Winter dormant grasses turn a straw color in...
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