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 being outside is the last thing on your...
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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 porch, and by planting a few new trees and...
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 nutrient needs of your soil and landscape...
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 beginning to fill our benches, putting...
Fall & Winter Container Garden Ideas
As Summer annuals begin to wane and seasonal container plantings start to lose their luster, it’s time for a change! Fall container plantings help herald the slower, cooler season by adding warm,...
12 Fantastic Trees Under 20 Feet Tall
By providing structure and acting as the tallest point in most landscapes, trees undeniably "make" a space. While most trees grow to towering heights, there are many excellent trees for the garden...
7 Underappreciated Sun Plants for the Garden
Sunny gardens can grow and accommodate a truly vast range of plants. Every year new and exciting varieties of full sun plants are introduced to gardeners, taking their place alongside tried-and-true...
Ornamental Grasses: Care Tips & Favorite Varieties
Ornamental grasses are the perfect plants to bridge the gap between Summer and Fall. Grasses provide color, texture, structure, and movement to the landscape with minimal maintenance. Discover the...
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 containers a new lease on life! Give some...
A Guide to Drought-Tolerant Plants
Designing a garden that can withstand periods of heat and drought begins with proper plant selection. By choosing plants that have adapted to low-water environments, you’ll ensure that your garden...
Xeriscaping: Gardening with Less Water
With increasingly hot weather becoming a staple of Pacific Northwest Summers, there’s never been a better time to explore landscaping styles, like Xeriscaping, that require less water! Xeriscaping...
How to Prepare Your Garden for a Heatwave & Drought
Intense Summer heat has become a new fixture in the Pacific Northwest and it's important to know how to prepare your garden for a heatwave and drought. Chances are, you’ve spent a lot of time...