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, and new plantings are especially...
July in the Garden
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Summer Hanging Basket & Mixed Container Maintenance
Keeping flowerpots and hanging baskets looking fresh and floriferous all season is something many gardeners struggle with. "Hang" in there—we've got you covered all summer long!Watering Once weather...
Easy Water Gardens & Basic Fountain Care
As spring turns to summer, our minds often shift to thoughts of outdoor gatherings with friends and family. Blooming containers, flowering hanging baskets, and bountiful raised beds all enhance our...
How to Grow Edible Plants in Containers
If you’re an urban gardener, container-grown edibles may be your best chance to raise food crops at home. Growing food in containers requires less weeding and digging and is a great alternative for...
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, zinnias, begonias Keep summer annuals...
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, most of these deciduous shrubs are...
Gardening to Attract Hummingbirds
All birds have basic needs of food, water, shelter, and space. A well-planned hummingbird garden will fulfill these needs and in turn, provide you with hours of enjoyment, entertainment, and...
Xeriscaping: Gardening with Less Water
Xeriscaping is a landscaping method designed for water conservation in hot, sunny areas. By decreasing the amount of lawn, using plants that require less water, mulching beds, and installing an...
Growing Bouquet-Worthy Peonies
Peonies bloom at the peak of spring and provide stunning floral displays in the garden and fresh cut flowers when brought indoors. They are long-lived, low-maintenance, and fairly fast-growing in...
Homegrown Herbs for Cooking & Cocktails
Sip and savor the essence of your garden by harvesting fresh herbs for beverages and light snacks, perfect for your next date night or backyard BBQ. Get ideas for herbal teas, mocktails, cocktails,...
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, and how to use them in your home and...
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 shrubs/perennials, compete with weeds, and keep...
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