With a little care and attention, your orchids will reward you with their exquisite blooms. Follow these basic care tips, and you'll be on your way to cultivating healthy and vibrant orchids in your own home or garden. Happy orchid growing!
Read MoreJuly is the driest month of the year here in Seattle. It is important to water to maintain the health of your plant material. But questions come up. How much water should you use? How often should you water? Here are some tips.
Read MoreNew zoning laws have shrunk the space available for planting to the barest minimum, and few plants can thrive or grow tall enough to provide privacy in the narrow spaces between modern buildings.
Except for bamboo.
Read MoreJune is usually the beginning of our “dry” season. But with record rainfall and cool temperatures throughout spring and now into June, our gardens are anything but dry. The greater concern now is what happens when all that storm water leaves your property.
Read MoreMost of the rhododendrons you see in Seattle are hybrids. They are the result of cross-breeding done to produce plants of certain sizes, with certain leaf textures and flower colors.
Read MorePotatoes can be planted as soon as the ground can be worked in early spring, but you have to use good judgement. Potato plants will not begin to grow until the soil temperature has reached 45 degrees F. The soil should be evenly moist, but not wet or
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