Pacific Northwest Regional Reports
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsGrowing Citrus in Northern California
With glossy evergreen leaves, fragrant spring flowers, and bountiful yields of delicious, vitamin-rich fruit, a citrus tree (Citrus spp. and cvs., Zones 9–11) can be a high-value, highly attractive addition…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsShade-Tolerant Flowering Climbers
A beautiful vine adds visual vertical interest to the landscape. It can be used to dress up uninspiring fences and walls, hide unsightly views, or adorn a trellis, obelisk, or…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsAustralian Easy-Care Shrubs
Shrubs are versatile woody plants that fill the middle ground between a landscape's taller trees and its lower-growing perennials and ornamental grasses. As such, they are often considered to be…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Short Plants – Northwest
See regional picks for short plants, and read the article by Steve Aitken for even more ideas. “As I began amassing countless short varieties, only some of which worked in…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsEnglish Roses Built for Northern California
David Austin was a renowned, highly respected British rosarian dedicated to breeding a remarkable collection of vigorous, healthy, gorgeous roses of character and distinction. He blended the charm and fragrance…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsPlanting the Perfect Fall and Winter Veggie Garden
Compared to growing a summer vegetable garden and all it entails (watering, weeding, fighting summer pests and heat-related fungal problems), growing a fall and winter garden in Northern California is…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsDrought-Tolerant Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses come in different heights, habits, forms, and colors—from low-growing, tidy tufts and arching mid-height mounds to tall, towering, back-of-the-border beauties. They differ in light, soil, water, and care…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsBeautiful Warm Season Grasses
Ornamental grasses are a great addition to any type of garden. They can add an amazing amount of structure and layering that no garden should be without. They are also…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsDesigning a Hellstrip Garden, Part 2
After reviewing the current state of my hellstrip, I’m happy with the progress that all the plants are making and with how many are thriving, self-seeding, and filling in the…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsGrowing Succulents Successfully in Northern California
Succulents are remarkable plants that have evolved the ability to store and reserve water within their plump and fleshy leaves and stems. This allows them to remain hydrated during times…
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