Tag Archive for: Erosion Control

How to Plant Hedges in the Pacific Northwest
BW BLOG, Care + Tips, Conifer Trees, Evergreen, ShrubsCreating a beautiful and functional landscape in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) can be easily achieved by planting hedges. These versatile plants no only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your yard but also provide privacy and act as windbreaks.…

Compost vs. Mulch: Understanding the Differences
BW BLOG, Care + TipsWhen it comes to gardening and landscaping, compost and mulch are often mentioned in the same breath, but they serve very different purposes. Understanding these differences can help you make the most of them in your garden.
What is Compost?
Compost…

Caring for Outdoor Ferns: Enhancing the Beauty of Nature
BW BLOG, Native Plants, Shade Plants
Outdoor ferns add at ouch of elegance and greenery to our gardens and outdoor spaces. A few of the most common varieties found in the Pacific Northwest include, Western Sword Ferns (Polystichum munitum), Deer Ferns (Streuthiopteris…
Tag Archive for: Erosion Control

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

MAHONIA AQUIFOLIUM | OREGON GRAPE
EVERGREEN SHRUB, FEATURED, FLOWERING, PLANTSMahonia is valued for its striking foliage and flowers, which often appear before those of other shrubs.

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.