Getting the right fit for your garden.
Today I worked on pruning this pine. It was hard to do because of the height, but I’m happy with the result. The client wanted a topiary look. I was wondering why the top was so thick, and when I poked my head up there, instead of one central leader, there were four! It looked like someone had topped it years ago, and the tree … Continue reading Pine Pruning
Pink forsythia, or Abeliophyllum distichum, grows 3-6 feet tall in full sun to part shade. It flowers in early spring and has a light, sweet fragrance. Beautiful foliage on this shrubby pine. There was a little note by it that said ‘Harvest Moon’, … Continue reading Plant Picks From the NW Flower and Garden Show
How is this for garden art? This beautiful insect hotel was featured at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show and I loved it! All the textures, colors and materials made me want to book a room! Continue reading Staying at the Insect Hotel?
The Northwest Flower and Garden Show had lots of blooming, fragrant flowers in the display gardens. One of these was the bronze medal winning WSNLA garden designed by Gregory Smaus of Native Root Designs. Here are some words from the creator: “Our innovative design utilizes a culturally sensitive plant palette, permeable paving, recycled glass, and a living wall. It embraces the dream of spring from … Continue reading WSNLA Display Garden
These very creative displays were at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show last week. I like these small gardens and the layers of dirt visible through the glass. It makes you wonder how many things we have around the house that could be used for a planter. What would you use? Continue reading How do they get plants in here???
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