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3 Great Ground Covers for Partial Shade | Northwest Regional Report

How often do you see beautiful trees and shrubs swimming in a sea of mulch and think something is wrong? Many gardeners often forget their ground-cover layer. Landscapes are complete and look better when an abundance of ground covers are planted underneath trees and groupings of shrubs.

Small-Scale Rhododendrons for Year-Round Interest | Northwest Regional Report

Rhododendrons are an amazing group of stalwart evergreen plants that are often not considered by…

Northwest: May Garden To-Do List | Regional Report

Cut back. Give the “Chelsea Chop” to suitable perennials that you want to keep lower…

Embracing Wild Color

With spring soon arriving, graphic designer/writer and amateur gardener Jeff Fisher and his husband, law…

Recommended Plants

Regional Picks: Alternatives to Invasives - Northwest

1. Meyer Lilac Name: Syringa meyeri USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 Size: 6 feet…

Regional Picks: Best Edibles - Northwest

1. ‘Montovano’ Fennel Maturity: 75 to 80 days Yield: One bulb per foot Needs: Full…

Regional Picks: Best New Finds - Northwest

1. Tracy’s Maidenhair Fern Name: Adiantum × tracyi Usda Hardiness Zones:7 to 9 Size:12 inches…

Problem Solving

Conifers for Shade

Yes, you can grow evergreen trees and shrubs in shade. Who knew?
Firewise Landscaping: How Safe Is Your Home?

Perhaps you are thinking, "Wildfires only happen out west." The last time I checked, Myrtle…