Combine our 7 best drought tolerant plants for a full sun garden that will look fabulous and sustain wildlife even with reduced water and periods of drought. Summers are getting hotter and drier in...
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Plant Selection & Design Tips for a Beautiful Shade Garden
In areas like the Pacific Northwest that are blessed with an abundance of trees, one of the biggest challenges for gardeners is shade. While a lack of sunlight presents unique obstacles, a proper...
Designer Tips for Creating a Tropical Container Garden
Tropical landscapes and container gardens use big, bold foliage and dramatic flowers to create lush, immersive experiences and add excitement to any outdoor living area. For gardeners in the Pacific...
The Best Hydrangeas for Every Garden
Recommendations & Design Suggestions for any Type of Landscape Hydrangeas are must-have garden plants that are hard to miss and even harder to resist! These substantial, shrubby plants feature...
All About Hydrangeas: Varieties, Pruning & Care
Hydrangeas offer masses of blooms all summer long and are among some of the hardiest low-maintenance shrubs for Pacific Northwest gardens. With many species and cultivars, these deciduous shrubs...
How to Create a Pollinator Garden
“Bee” a part of the solution and help support local pollinators by planting flowers in your garden! Whether you’re integrating more pollinator plants into your existing landscape or creating a new...
The 7 Best Tropical Plants for the PNW
Tropical plants infuse flamboyant drama and excitement into Pacific Northwest landscapes and container gardens. Available as Spring ends and Summer begins, Tropical plants arrive in our...
How to Design Summer Container Gardens
Summer is the perfect time to refresh your container gardens with vibrant new plants! With an abundance of colorful blooms, lush foliage, and heat-loving plant varieties to choose from, the...
How to Design the Perfect Cottage Garden
Cottage Gardens are easeful, bountiful spaces where abundant blooms intermingle to engage the senses and create the perfect retreat for plant lovers. Aligning utility and beauty in a way that is...
7 Best Hummingbird Plants for the Garden
Hummingbirds are by far the most charismatic and sought-after garden visitor. Whirring jewels that glimmer in the sunlight, hummingbirds bring delight whenever they stop by to sip nectar from...
How to Garden in Wet Shade
Wet shade gardens may have poor drainage, be situated in low areas, or occupy the soil around water features, ponds, or streams.Designing a Garden for Wet Shade Generally speaking, plants that...
7 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Gardeners
We love making special time to celebrate our favorite gardeners and life-givers every year. This Spring, show your mama how much you care with one of our unique and thoughtful Mother’s Day gift...












