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...