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Summer’s in the home stretch — time to plant fall vegetables
There is a seemingly endless number of cultivars, but here are seven to zero in on.
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The 5 P’s of August aka timely chores for the summer garden
If you finish these gardening tasks this month, you’ll improve the look and health of your plants.
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Versatile, easy-to-grow vines for the Pacific Northwest garden
Try to incorporate a vine or two in your garden. Three years from now, you’ll be glad you…
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Garden too crowded? Expand your horizon with climbing plants
Hops, wisteria, honeysuckle, trumpet vines and clematis are just some of the choices available.
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Cone flowers continue to thrill in the summer garden
The perennial also known as echinacea used to come only in purple or white; now, a rainbow of…
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Crocosmia’s many varieties pack a colorful punch in summer
These hardy perennials are beloved by hummingbirds and easy to grow in Snohomish County soil.
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Do you have one of these blooming machines in your garden?
Whether they’re planted in full sun or part shade, hardy fuchsias will bloom from June until frost.
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Four sprinklers perfect for watering the Northwest garden
As our summers get longer and drier, our plants are more and more stressed for moisture.
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Everything you ever needed or wanted to know about lavender
Some fun facts: The oil is said to soothe and heal insect bites, sunburns and small cuts, even…
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The blooms of June will stay colorful well into the fall
Lots of daylight means it’s an ideal month to fill in those empty spaces in your garden.
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Dark-foliage plants for those shady spots in your garden
Every green thumb will appreciate these distinctive varieties. Some literally have black leaves.
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Canna lilies: Bold perennials for the flamboyant gardener
Cannas grow as tall as 12 feet — just be sure to give them tons of sun, moisture…
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Turn a few heads this summer with these 4 showstopper plants
Step away from spiky Dracena and add some drama to the containers on your patio.
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Wisteria is the queen of vines, but she can be a finicky one
Keep the plant blooming every year and from overgrowing the garden with this simple pruning regime.
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Spring is here — time to get cracking in the Northwest garden
From planting veggies to deadheading rhodies, here’s what you need to be doing in May.
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Dwarf lilacs are compact, dependable and even reblooming
They look and smell just like their full-size counterparts — without all the insects and diseases.
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No gardener can possibly resist the magnificent Itoh peony
This variety combines stunning colors with a pleasing form that fits into any landscape design.
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Delphiniums bring that English country garden touch to yard
Spring is the time to shop for and plant these easy-to-grow perennials that can reach 6 feet tall.
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Spring is spectacular: This ol’ gardener is in awe of nature
This season is especially thrilling because of all the hope and anticipation that comes with it.
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Mother knows best: Mother Nature has her way with our gardens
Cornelian cherry and flowering plum don’t typically bloom at the same time. But they are right now.