Pacific Northwest Regional Reports

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    Beautiful 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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    Designing 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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    Growing 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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    Regional Picks: Fantastic Fall Interest – Northwest

    Everyone enjoys spring gardens, with the fresh foliage and colorful flowers that lift our spirits after a long, dull winter. And summer gardens are glorious, of course, with an abundance…

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    Dazzling Deer-Resistant Perennials

    Though very graceful and delightful to behold in their native habitat, deer are a voracious force to reckon with in many Northern California gardens, particularly in summer and fall. In…

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    Designing a Hellstrip Garden, Part 1

    A few years ago I ran out of space in my home garden. I then faced a major dilemma. How do I gain more space? Do I sell my home?…

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    Ground Covers for Part Shade

    How often do you see beautiful trees and shrubs swimming in a sea of mulch and think something is wrong? Many gardeners often forget their ground-cover layer. Landscapes are complete…

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    Rock Roses Shine in Spring

    Midspring is an amazing time of year in the garden. There is so much energy, excitement, and over-the-top color. One of my favorite plant families for this season is Cistaceace,…

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    Colorful Perennials for a Dry Garden

    Late May into early June is a wonderful time in a Northwest garden. The coolness of the early spring days has given way to warmer daytime temperatures. The afternoons are…

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    Native Flowers for Native Pollinators

    The relationship between pollinators and plants is an important one. Almost 80% of the world's crop plants (grown for both food and fuel production) require pollination, as do most of…