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…

The topic of fertilization can sometimes be overwhelming.  I often see patrons examining their options and their eyes soon gloss over with all the choices available in the world of fertilizers.  I am going to do my best today to simplify things, explain some of the basics and hopefully help you feel confident to start down the path towards plant nutritional success…

The glorious season of spring has sprung, officially signaling the annual awakening of all things gardening.  We all tend to pick away at timely garden projects throughout the year, but in spring it becomes…

We are truly blessed here in the PNW with so many useful and attractive spring blooming botanical treasures.  These early bloomers help wake us gardeners up from our long winter slumber as they…

Last week we began our journey in spring lawn rejuvenation, and as promised, I will continue down that lush green pathway this week.  I mentioned controlling moss and weeds, applying lime as a pH adjuster and fertilizing with pure organic goodness.  Now onto some more useful tips that will help you and your lawn become the envy of the neighborhood…

With spring approaching and winter heading into our rear view mirror soon, it is time to start rejuvenating the lawn for spring.  First off, what winter?  We finally got a few frosts, but it has been unbelievably mild all winter long.  For the garden (and lawn), that means…