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Plant Bright Color to Battle June Gloom

They say there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. For us in Western Washington, though, I’d like to add a third: June gloom. You can count on it like clockwork—summer likely won’t really arrive until our Fourth of July picnics are over. So what can you do in your yard this month to brighten your flowerbeds and your spirits? Annual flowers are great—nothing provides quite [...]

2025-01-03T16:00:40+00:00June 13th, 2012|Annuals, Bulbs, Hot Plants, Perennials, Shrubs|0 Comments

Enjoy the Beauty of Autumn Color

I have a confession: when it comes to picking a favorite season, I’m as indecisive as they come. Winter, spring, summer—I love them all. Autumn, though, has a special beauty of its own. Although we can’t boast of having the kaleidoscope of color that New England has this time of year, autumn in western Washington can be beautiful as well. As a gardener, you can take advantage of the season; [...]

2021-07-30T20:57:47+00:00September 17th, 2009|Fall, Hot Plants, Shrubs, Trees|0 Comments
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