Tips and tricks to save water during a hot summer
As the heat ratchets up so does water use, costing homeowners money and doing no favors for the environment. Homeowners can learn to save water and money, however, with help […]
Sand, silt or clay? Texture says a lot about soil
It’s a simple equation: If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the soil. “The texture of a soil is its proportion of sand, silt and […]
Color up the garden with evergreen, free-flowering Hebes
If you like to prolong color in your landscapes through the summer and into the fall, consider planting evergreen shrubs called Hebes for vivid color in both flowers and foliage. […]
Art & Wine in the Garden at Garland Nursery
Visit Garland Nursery for Art & Wine in the Garden. Over 40 artists, plus great wine and live music. Date/Time: Sat. July 29 & Sun. July 30 10am – 4pm […]
Fight fires with appropriate landscaping
Drawing a line around the house with fire-resistant landscapes can mean the difference between a home consumed by flames and one left standing. “Fire specialists often show pictures of houses […]
Start now to reap vegetables in fall
As we settle in at the table of summer’s harvest, savvy gardeners pause long enough to consider the coming season. “Most folks are familiar with and love summer vegetables, but […]
Know your weeds before waging war
Summer has arrived and so have the weeds to take over our gardens and make us tear our hair out in frustration. Ed Peachey, Oregon State University Extension Service weed […]
Consider the options when buying a lawn mower
Considering the 80 million home lawns in the country, there are a lot of people buying lawn mowers. How you choose between rotary, reel and electric models has to do […]
Tomato lovers: Grow the best by recognizing and solving common problems
Knowing the whys and hows of tomato diseases gives gardeners a leg up for successfully growing the most-treasured of vegetables. Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension Service, […]
Learn about latest garden design trends on June 17
The Association of Northwest Landscape Designers will present its 13th annual Designers’ Garden Tour from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. This is a rare chance for gardeners to […]