Tag Archive for: Perennial
Pruning Hydrangeas in the Fall: A Guide for Gardeners
BW BLOG, Care + Tips, Deciduous, ShrubsAs autumn settles in and the leaves begin to change color, many gardeners often wonder about the best time to prune their hydrangeas. While spring might seem like the intuitive choice for pruning, fall is an excellent time to prepare these beautiful…
Caring For Hostas: How to Care for Your Hostas in the Fall
BW BLOG, Care + Tips, Shade PlantsAs late summer transitions into fall, it is the ideal time to provide some extra care for your hostas. Taking time for fall hosta maintenance not only enhances the appearance of your plants and flowerbeds but also strengthens the root system…
Toxic Bulbs: A Guide to Common Poisonous Garden Perennials
BW BLOG, Toxic Plants
When is comes to creating a vibrant garden space, it's essential to consider not only the beauty of the plants but also their potential dangers. Many popular garden perennials, particularly those grown from bulbs, can harbor toxic…
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: Perennial
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.