Tag Archive for: Drought Tolerant

The Beauty and Benefits of Grasses
BW BLOG, Care + Tips, Featured, Herbs, Native Plants, Ornamental ContainersThe Beauty and Benefits of Grasses:
When you hear "grass," you might think of the green carpet beneath your feet in a park or backyard. But grasses in general are far more fascinating and essential, than most people realize. Grasses belong…

Water-wise Gardening: A Guide to Xeriscaping in the Pacific Northwest
BW BLOG, Care + Tips, Deciduous, Native PlantsWater-wise Gardening: Tips, Tricks, and Benefits of a Sustainable Landscape
As water becomes an increasingly precious resource, more gardeners are turning to water-wise gardening. Also known as xeriscaping, this is used to create beautiful,…

Japanese Maple Trees: A Vibrant Addition to Any Landscape
BW BLOG, Care + Tips, Deciduous, Native PlantsJapanese Maple Trees (Acer palmatum)
Japanese Maple trees bring a lot of color and shape to your landscape. Whether you are working to produce a stress-free escape or a beautiful twist to your business, maples provide a unique alternative…

Why Bees are Important: Attracting More Bees to Your Garden🐝
BW BLOG, Flowers, Herbs🐝 Why are bees important?
Bees might be small, but their impact on our world is enormous. These tiny pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting agriculture, making them essential for our survival. In…

Pacific Northwest Perennials: Low-Maintenance Options for Your Landscape
BW BLOG, Flowers, HerbsAre you looking for beautiful, low maintenance plants to beautify your home or office? Perennials offer a variety of options ranging from beautiful flowers to simple elegant greenery. There is simply no better plant option if you are looking…

Discovering the Beauty of Rhododendrons: A Guide to a Few of the Popular Varieties
BW BLOG, Flowers, HerbsRhododendrons are among the most stunning and diverse flowering shrubs in the world. They are a Pacific Northwest native as well as the state flower of Washington State. With over 1,000 species and countless hybrids, they offer a wide array…

Essential Care Tips for Flowering Trees in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Climate
BW BLOG, Care + Tips, Deciduous, Flowers, Shade & Flowering TreesFlowering trees in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) are gorgeous but need a little TLC to really thrive, especially with the region’s mild, wet winters and dry summers.
Here are some care tips tailored to the PNW climate:
General Care Tips
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Tag Archive for: Drought Tolerant

OPHIOPOGON PLANISCAPUS | BLACK MONDO GRASS
FEATURED, FLOWERING, GRASSES, PLANTSBlack Mondo Grass is a small evergreen perennial.

LILYTURF | LIRIOPE MUSCARI
FEATURED, FLOWERING, GRASSES, GROUNDCOVER, PLANTSThis small herbaceous perennial has grass-like evergreen foliage and lilac-purple flowers which produce single-seeded berries on a spike in the fall.

HEAVENLY BAMBOO | NANDINA DOMESTICA
EVERGREEN SHRUB, FEATURED, PLANTS, SHRUBNandina, also known as Heavenly Bamboo, is noted for its large panicles of white flowers. These give rise to attractive orange-red berries contrasting nicely against bright green lacy foliage.
