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Second Spring in the Garden
Second Spring in the Garden

Second Spring in the Garden

If I had to pick a favorite season, my choice would have to be autumn. Cool, crisp mornings and warm sunny afternoons; occasional rains returning and bringing the earthy, welcome smell we call petrichor; and the opportunity to get out in the yard and reimagine gardens and containers for a new season—all these bring me almost as much excitement as the thrill of spring. With a new season upon us, [...]

David2023-09-12T03:30:01+00:00September 13th, 2023|Annuals, Container Gardening, Container gardens, Creative, Design, Fall, Fertilizer, Lawn Care, Planting, Shrubs|0 Comments

Five Tips to Make the Most of Autumn in the Garden
Five Tips to Make the Most of Autumn in the Garden

Five Tips to Make the Most of Autumn in the Garden

After a hot, stressful summer for our yards and gardens here in the Pacific Northwest, autumn has graciously settled in, bringing cool mornings and colorful leaves. As you begin to wind down your gardening projects for the season, here are a few tips to make the most of autumn’s cooler weather. 1. Now is the time to divide and transplant many of your spring- and summer-blooming perennials. Perennials like hostas [...]

David2018-10-18T03:37:27+00:00October 10th, 2018|Bulbs, Container Gardening, Container gardens, Fall, Fertilizer, Lawn Care, Perennials, Planting, Shrubs, Winter|0 Comments