New perennial varieties that beat the heat
With weather warming up in most of the country, and temperature extremes becoming more common, home gardeners are on the lookout for plants that can tolerate full sun and beat […]
Pink, red, burgundy colors fuel tropical plant trend
Tropical plants with red leaves or flowers have been popular for a long time, but consumer fascination shows no signs of waning. In fact, the trend has now broadened to […]
Goth garden trend dwells on dark, rich tones
Goth gardens celebrate deep purples, velvety blacks and smoky greens to create spaces that are both mysterious and elegant. “It’s about atmosphere — using rich tones, bold textures, and striking […]
Potted plants can turn any small space into a garden oasis
Pots, decorative planters, hanging baskets and more, containers offer a way to create a garden oasis in any sized space. Containers work equally well for small backyards, apartment patios and […]
Drip irrigation in the home garden
Home gardeners trying to conserve water and save on their water bill are finding a solution with drip irrigation. Ben Langford, store manager at Hillsboro Pump Service Pipe and Supply […]
Foodscaping adds edibles to landscapes
Stephanie Mack, the yard buyer at Portland Nursery since 2003, was inspired by her grandparents’ vegetable garden when she was growing up. “I remember there being garlic and onions planted […]
New evergreen varieties offer alternatives to the popular boxwood
On the West Coast, boxwood is still the most popular hedging plant, but more and more gardeners are looking to evergreen alternatives that don’t face the same pest and disease […]
Front-yard shrubs that will stay true to size
With today’s smaller home lot sizes, density of homes and postage-stamp sized yards, choosing front-yard shrubs that won’t outgrow their spaces can be a challenge. But nurseries are meeting this […]
Disease resistant and tolerant of conditions, hornbeams make stalwart street or screening tree
Hornbeams (Carpinus) may be lesser-known trees, but their toughness and versatility makes them suitable in a variety of landscapes, including as street trees or for screening. It’s no surprise that […]
Succulents for indoors
These popular plants offere easy care, interesting looks and fun colors Ann Patterson, houseplant buyer at Portland Nursery, has been collecting succulents for a long time. “They’re interesting looking with […]