Garden Activities for August
August is starting out with some really hot weather, but hopefully there will be cooler days in between. This is...
August is starting out with some really hot weather, but hopefully there will be cooler days in between. This is...
If you see a grayish-white residue on your plants, it is most likely powdery mildew, a common fungus that affects...
As temperatures heat up, these perennials thrive in late-summer –
Kniphofia (nee-FOF-ee-a), better known as “Red Hot Poker” or “Torch Lily,” is a striking mid-summer perennial that adds bold color...
A wide variety of milkweed species are available, but perhaps the showiest—and certainly one of the most popular—is Asclepias tuberosa,...
July is here and summer is in full swing. The warmer temperatures promote lush growth and it is the time...
The old-fashioned “Smoke Tree” (or “Smoke Bush”) (Cotinus coggyria) adds a unique touch to the landscape. Grown either as a...
Summer is upon us, and with it come the occasional bouts of extreme heat. Water is essential for plant...
A frequent question we get at Yard N’ Garden Land is “What can I plant to attract hummingbirds?” For many...
June is often noted as the most glorious month for gardening in the Pacific Northwest. Roses, perennials and flowering trees...
One of the showiest shrubs in the spring garden does not produce flowers, but rather a kaleidoscope of pink, white...
Hanging baskets are the biggest seller on Mother’s Day weekend. Here are some tips to keep those beauties looking their...
May is an exciting and busy month in the garden. Temperatures are rising, and the danger of frost has hopefully...
Every year, we get calls from panicked customers who are concerned that certain plants in their garden may be dead....
We just received the unique variety of honeysuckle called ‘Kintzley’s Ghost’ (Lonicera reticulata). This eye-catching plant is a North America...