The kingdom of plants offers seemingly endless treasures for us plant addicts to admire, collect and then cultivate.  Stunning shrubs, stately conifers, magnificent trees, climbing vines, creeping ground-covers, perky perennials and stunning tropicals, just to name a few.  One plant that always catches my eye this time of year is the…

Here were are in the magical month of June with summer sunshine and the longest day of the year (the summer equinox) on the horizon.  I always look forward to either golfing or gardening until…

It goes without saying that Japanese maples, in all of their varied shapes, sizes and foliage options, represent some of my favorite botanical treasures.  My landscape remains dotted with a number of them that I planted when I first moved in, but over the years I have…

I thought it might be fun to delve into something extra fun and a little different this week... the world of bog plants… they help balance the ecosystem and are both showy and…

We are so blessed to live in this region, complete with its lush greens and pops of spring flower power everywhere.  The weather sure has been nice, which might be the reason I am already in the mood to dive into some shade plants…

There are so many worthy spring blooming shrubs for us to utilize in our gardens, including the seemingly endless array of attractive Rhododendrons and Azaleas.  Specific flavors of each of these can be planted for…

The kingdom of plants is filled with many desirable shrubs, including many old-fashioned forms and newer hybrids.  Gardeners (including me) love many of the numerous old school selections while also embracing newer more modern forms.  One of these plants, Weigelia florida, has been a proven performer in local gardens for decades, providing showy spring flowers, excellent…

Japanese Maples are among the best trees for all seasons as the vast array of cultivars available offers so many unique selections.  They grace us with sparkling spring foliage color, shade and…

Rhododendrons are not only the state flower for our Washingtonian homeland, but they are perhaps the most widely planted shrub in our region.  Now that we are in the heart of springtime in the PNW, Rhododendrons (and their cousins the Azaleas) are…

The fertilizing frenzy officially commenced last week, so this week I shall keep the momentum of N-P-K going.  If you recall, Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K) content are represented by those three magical numbers on every bag of growing goodness, allowing us as gardeners to choose…