Feb 16, 2016 | Recommended Plants, Tree Care, Video
Do you like the idea of eating apples off your own tree? Perhaps you haven’t planted a tree because you have heard that our damp climate makes it challenging to grow apples. The good news is that you can successfully grow healthy, delicious apples in western...
Dec 8, 2015 | Landscape Design, Recommended Plants
Would you like to add visual interest and texture to your landscape but don’t have room for another large tree? A number of gorgeous evergreens are available that work well in small gardens. Some are mounded shrubs, and others are columnar trees. The Great Plant...
Dec 1, 2015 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Landscape Design, Nature, Recommended Plants, Tree Care, Wildlife
At this time of year, many families bring evergreen trees into our homes. We decorate them with lights, ornaments and garland, and we savor their sweet fragrance. We even sing carols to them: “Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree! Thy leaves are so...
Oct 29, 2015 | Landscape Design, Recommended Plants
Would you like more color in your garden? Now that the rain and clouds have returned, does your landscape seem empty and dull? Consider planting a witch hazel. These beautiful large shrubs have leaves that turn bright colors in the fall. For example, the leaves of the...
Aug 27, 2015 | Landscape Design, Recommended Plants
Does your garden tend to look sad in late summer and fall? Consider adding seasonal interest with Arbutus unedo, or strawberry tree. It is a standout in the landscape this time of year, and continues to look beautiful all year long. Features include: Evergreen shrub...
Jun 5, 2015 | Garden Care, Recommended Plants
In our recent client survey, many of you asked for plant recommendations. We’ll share plant ideas with you from time to time. Here is a start. Ferns are a great choice for the shade garden. Many ferns are native to Washington state. The Washington Native Plant Society...
