September 17, 2018
The weather is cooling down, the rain has come back, and the leaves are falling. Before the temperatures start getting too cold, it’s a good idea to take a look at what upcoming tasks you can tackle in the garden. Following these simple fall gardening tasks, will have your garden looking clean and tidy all… Read more >
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February 17, 2017
Back in October, we talked about waiting to prune until plants are fully dormant in order to keep them healthy and strong. Now that we’re in late winter and the sunshine is starting to peek out of the gray clouds, February-March is the best time to get back out in your garden to prune and… Read more >
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June 24, 2016
Heucheras have become a staple of garden and container designs across the Pacific Northwest. Caramel, plum and lime foliage that provides year round interest just can’t be beat. One of our favorite things about their foliage is the way it can change with the seasons. Cool fall and winter weather bring on rich saturated colors,… Read more >
April 8, 2016
The Bridge Between the Garden, Brain, and the Body More than enhancing the curb and overall visual appeal of your home, your garden can prove to be a veritable feast for all of your senses. All too often we find ourselves overstimulated by everything that goes on around us, and we need help to unwind or… Read more >
February 14, 2014
There seem to be so many rules and tricks to pruning it’s easy to get overwhelmed and intimidated. The reality is that, if pruning properly and thoughtfully, you can get the job done at many times during the year but when is best? In western Washington most pruning should be done in February while plants… Read more >