Pacific Northwest Regional Reports
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsSpectacular Summer Flowering Bulbs for the Pacific Northwest
Spring is fading fast, and memories of the daffodil and tulip bulbs that we filled our beds and containers with are starting to fade also. Now is the time to…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsPlants That Take Sun and Shade for the Pacific Northwest
1. Chinese Kousa Dogwood Name: Cornus kousa var. chinensis Zones: 5–8 Size: 15 to 30 feet tall and 12 to 25 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsLush, Big-Leaf Plants for a Shady Pacific Northwest Garden
If you’re a sun-loving gardener, finding yourself presented with a woodland garden or an otherwise shaded area of the landscape can feel a little overwhelming, and maybe even disappointing. But…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsShopping-List Plants for the Pacific Northwest
If you’ve run into a garden rut, we’ve got you covered. It’s time to start planning for your first trip to the local nursery or garden center. What plants will…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsPlanting Around a Patio in the Pacific Northwest
February in our region was a month of waiting for the weather to get better. Warm winds and longer days have finally arrived, and most of us are desperate to…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsNovel Garden Tools to Get Excited About This Year
For at least 12,000 years, humans have been clearing brush, digging dirt, planting plants, cultivating, weeding, growing, and harvesting—in a word, gardening! And for almost as long, these same humans…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsSpring Planting Plan for the Pacific Northwest
In her article "Spring Planting Ideas," Michelle Gervais beautifully illustrates the magical time that is the start of spring: "Our winter-weary spirits lift as hints of green begin to appear.…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsLate-Winter Blooming Plants for Pollinators in Pacific Northwest
After the torrential rains of December, it is a wonder that anything is blooming in Pacific Northwest gardens. Thankfully there are great plants that survive the downpours and even flourish…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsVibrant Succulents to Brighten Your Indoor Space
Succulents thrive in arid, often harsh climates, with abundant bright sunshine year-round and little to no regular water. They have adapted to such conditions by developing thick, fleshy leaves and…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsEvergreen Perennials for the Pacific Northwest
Himalayan maidenhair fern Adiantum venustum Zones: 5–8 Size: 6 to 8 inches tall and 36 to 42 inches wide Conditions: Partial shade; well-drained soil Native range: China, the Himalayas Luscious…
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