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For the love of orchards: How to grow fruit trees in your yard
Homeowners have lots of space-saving options when it comes to growing apples, cherries, pears and more.
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Hurry! Winterize your garden before the arctic blast arrives
Follow these tips to help prevent freeze damage — but be prepared to do some repairs or replacements.
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Gardening trends for the next decade (or at least the new year)
Dirt is healthy, and manicured lawns and gardens aren’t ideal — those are two of Steve Smith’s takeaways…
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Seven last-minute gift ideas for the gardener in your life
Don’t know what to get? Why not try a Farmer’s Almanac, bird feeder, houseplant or gardening tools.
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Why yes, you can grow citrus trees in the Pacific Northwest
We live in a horticultural paradise, so be adventurous and tend to your own lemon and lime trees.
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Christmas or Lenten roses — whatever you call them, they’re back
The seasonal perennials, also known as hellebores, have many lovely hybrids and bloom all winter.
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A gardener pauses to reflect and be thankful for what he has
Steve Smith pays tribute to the resilience of nature after a fire burned half his back yard landscape.
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When picking out a Christmas tree, should you go real or fake?
Unless you’re allergic, go for a living noble, Fraser or Douglas fir. The trees have a host of…
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These six new flowering shrubs will be introduced next year
The plants are just a taste of what’s to come in the new year. Try one or more…
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Here’s what you should be doing in the garden in November
Fertilize the lawn, prune the roses and spread a lot of mulch to prevent a big weed problem.
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Surefire ways to bring colors from the garden inside for winter
Spring-blooming bulbs like tulips, daffodils and hyacinths can be tricked into flowering out of season.
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Bulbs: Mother Nature’s little remedy for the dark days blues
If you plant bulbs now, you’ll enjoy cheerful color in the dead of winter. And it couldn’t be…
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How to save your begonias and geraniums through the winter
If you’re serious about trying to preserve some of your plants for next year, time is of the…
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Fall is in the air, so get outside and dig in your garden
October is a time of transformation in our landscapes — and we’re not just talking falling leaves.
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From big to small, there’s a Viburnum perfect for your garden
They’re great in the fall garden, either sporting vivid colors and attractive berries, or even reblooming.
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Four new plants that you’ll find in garden centers next year
Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville offers a sneak peek at what breeders have in store for the 2020 season.
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While flowers are ephemeral, foliage can last all season
Focus on foliage when making your winter containers — but don’t forget to add a pop of color.
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Often-overlooked mums and asters add color to the fall garden
Another great choice is the fall-blooming Japanese anemone — just don’t let it take over.
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These fall gardening chores reap huge dividends come spring
Roll up your sleeves, don your gardening gloves and tack these seven tasks in September.
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These seasonal grasses are fit for any setting in your garden
Ornamental grasses have graceful motion, attractive form, interesting texture and striking colors.