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The Beauty and Benefits of Grasses

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The 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

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Water-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

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Japanese 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🐝

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🐝 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

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Are 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

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Rhododendrons 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

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Flowering 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 Choose…

Caring For Hostas: How to Care for Your Hostas in the Fall

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As 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…

Caring for Outdoor Ferns: Enhancing the Beauty of Nature

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 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: Plants

OPHIOPOGON PLANISCAPUS | BLACK MONDO GRASS

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Black Mondo Grass is a small evergreen perennial.