Plants With Purpose
Thoughtful use of plants and trees will make your garden more dynamic. Shadows and patterns created by foliage create interest, […]
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The White Party
Looking for a crisp, clean alternative to traditional holiday decor? Consider white, symbolizing peace, harmony and clarity. It’s hard to
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Seattle’s June Blooms
What blooms when? The bloom times of some plants are predictable, while others vary year to year based on winter
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May Plant Of The month
For May we’d like to introduce you to Styrax obassia, the Fragrant Snowbell tree. In the same family as the
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January Plant Of The Month
For January, we’re highlighting a tree associated with the season: The Winter King Hawthorn — Cratagaeus viridis. This isn’t your grandmothers thorny
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Happy Holly Day
For December, we would like to highlight a plant associated with the winter holidays: Ilex aquifolium myrtifloia ‘Aurea Maculata’ — or,
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Ivy League
Does the word “ivy” make you wince? If so, it may be because you are thinking about the English ivies — Hedera helix ‘Baltica’,
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Take another look at patio and walkway (“hardscaping”) ideas
NOTE: The term “hardscaping” describes any type of hard surface impressed upon the landscape: patios, driveways, walkways, and more. Successful hardscaping projects
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May Plant Of The Month
For May, we’d like to introduce you to the ‘Homebush’ Azalea. Of the genus Rhododendron, it’s a Knapp Hill hybrid
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Another Dimension
Well-designed topography adds richness and dimension to a landscape. In gardens, grade changes offer opportunities for artful design and dynamic
