Author name: michael

Perennial Favorites

At just about any time of year you will find perennial plants in bloom in the Maritime Pacific Northwest. If […]

Every plant in a landscape planting plan has a specific part in a cohesive garden design. Some have a minor

After the leaves fall in autumn, some deciduous trees fade into the background until they leaf out again in the

One of the things I enjoy most about this time of year is the opportunity to add spring-flowering bulbs to

If you’re not a fan of ivy, you’re not the only one. When you think of this particular plant you

Lenten roses, snowdrops and cyclamen are blooming right now, and if you are not enjoying them in your garden, now

Hummingbirds are one of the most popular and esteemed visitors to any garden. Why are we so fascinated by them?

Spring will come again but there’s no need to overlook your garden in the meantime. If things are looking stark

I’m a firm believer in “loving thy neighbor” but if your view is directly into their dining room, it can

Do you crave a profusion of flowers in the spring and summer? An investment in blooming perennials will bring those