Fall is the time to craft containers that lean into the rich textures and warm tones that only Autumn plantings can provide! As temperatures dip and Summer annuals begin to fade, the Autumn equinox...
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The Ultimate Fall Gardening Guide
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the shift in seasons out in the garden and to plan ahead for your garden’s future success. It's a magical season full of changing colors, unique flowers, long...
7 Ways to Use Ornamental Grasses in Garden Design
Ornamental grasses are a fantastic, low-maintenance plant choice for a wide range of landscape styles and aesthetics. With their wispy blades and unique plumes, grasses bring unparalleled texture,...
Hooray for Heucheras: Coral Bells for Colorful, Year-Round Foliage
For colorful plants that look fantastic in every season, look no further than Heucheras! Heucheras, or Coral Bells, lead with their uniquely colored foliage to bring attractive, year-round interest...
The Best Ornamental Grasses to Grow in Pacific Northwest Gardens
Ornamental grasses are some of the most versatile and low-maintenance plants you can add to your garden, providing stunning color, texture, structure, and movement in the landscape. While grasses...
Growing Herbs in the Pacific Northwest: A Complete Garden Guide
Fresh, homegrown herbs bring flavor, fragrance, and beauty to your garden and kitchen. Easy to grow and endlessly rewarding, they’re one of the best ways to enjoy edibles all year long. Herbs are...
Echinacea in the Garden: Growing Tips, Design Ideas & Best Varieties
Echinacea is a wildly popular flower that blooms in stunning colors, flower shapes, and sizes all summer long. Commonly called Coneflower, Echinacea is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial...
7 Best Coastal Plants for Pacific Northwest Gardens
The scenic coastline of Oregon and Washington is home to breathtaking views, sandy beaches, and a fantastic range of native plants. It’s no secret that the conditions that create such beauty up and...
Summer Container Garden Ideas for Every Style: Design Tips for Pots That Pop
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 a Shade Garden in the Pacific Northwest
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...
The Best Summer Flowers: Design & Care Tips for Endless Blooms
Summertime is all about MORE! More heat, more fun, and more flowers. Summer brings blooms in abundance, when warm weather and longer days cue a host of plants to put on a beautiful floral display....
Deer-Resistant Gardening Tips: Plants That Deter Deer, Elk & Rabbits in the Pacific Northwest
Gardeners across the Pacific Northwest know the frustration all too well—lush landscapes and abundant rainfall make for ideal growing conditions, but they also attract hungry wildlife eager to feast...












