June 7, 2018
Container gardens are great additions to the landscape and can be customized and changed throughout the year. They’re a fun and easy way to add a colorful touch to a patio, a rooftop deck, and even inside. Follow these tips to keep your container gardens looking fresh all year around. Outside Container Gardens When watering… Read more >
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July 12, 2017
Carex, a grass-like sedge, is a wonderfully diverse group that provides year-round interest with its evergreen foliage and adds both texture and color to any garden. While they prefer moist, well-drained soil, some Carex can also tolerate drought like conditions in partial sun to shade once they’ve been established. In a dry shaded area, they… Read more >
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April 3, 2015
Spring is so beautiful in the Northwest. As we watch our gardens awaken for spring we also welcome spring rains and Northwest drainage issues become much more evident. Storms become more frequent and the lower temperatures aren’t very conducive for evaporation. Areas with poor drainage struggle to recover after each storm. Proper drainage is very important in… Read more >
November 11, 2014
I was recently having a conversation with someone who said that there was no point in planting containers now since we are approaching winter… What?!? I had to bite my tongue. Because as I see it winter is the time we need the most color. In summer bountiful plants and color surround us, but in… Read more >
May 1, 2014
Everyone seems to love Japanese Maples. From the twisting and turning branches of the weeping forms to the diverse leaf shapes and colors in the upright forms, there is so much to love. It seems that no matter your need or desire there is likely a maple to fit. We have so many favorite Japanese… Read more >
How to Care for Container Gardens
Plant of the Month: Carex 
How do I improve the drainage in my yard? 
It’s time to change out your containers! 
Plant of the month: Shindeshojo Japanese Maple 
