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Something Old, Made New
Something Old, Made New

Something Old, Made New

We gardeners are drawn to shiny new things—the lure of something new causes us to browse seed catalogs, stroll the aisles at garden centers, and try to convince our spouse to carve out just a little more flowerbed space. Admittedly, new introductions are exciting, but what I find most attractive are improvements on tried-and-true plants—something old, made new. As you get started with planting shrubs and perennials around your yard [...]

David2023-04-12T13:55:38+00:00April 12th, 2023|Hot Plants, Hydrangeas, Insect Control, Pruning, Shrubs, Summer Bloomers|0 Comments

Four Steps to a Better Garden
Four Steps to a Better Garden

Four Steps to a Better Garden

They call it the ‘dog days of summer.’ The month of August is traditionally a beautiful time in the Pacific Northwest, and so far, this month is shaping up to be just as nice as ever. Although it’s not a season when many people make a long to-do list for the yard, there are some simple tasks you can undertake in the next weeks to give you a healthier, [...]

David2025-01-02T16:05:03+00:00August 14th, 2014|Hydrangeas, Insect Control, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Pruning, Summer Bloomers, Vegetables|0 Comments