It pains me to see customers spending hundreds of dollars on new plants and simultaneously refusing to spend a few more on a bag or two of compost and a box of starter fertilizer. These two items are not unnecessary “add-ons” that the retailer is just trying to add to the sale, they are critical components of a successful transplanting process - or as I like to refer to them as “plant insurance”. Unless you have phenomenal soil, you should always add compost and starter fertilizers when you are planting new plants. Here is why…
Spring is always a great time to talk plants, and this week Hostas (or what some call Plantain Lilies) are on the top of my mind. This time of year local garden centers provide plant enthusiasts with a slew of options, big or small, with varying textures, variegation and flowers. Now, I am always honest and will freely…
The legendary nostalgia of Lilacs has graced garden across the world for hundreds of years. When I say the word “Lilac” I think most gardeners can close their eyes and picture the flower, and perhaps more importantly imagine the intoxicating fragrance that they fill the air with each spring. We now have…
The Golfing Gardener
Trevor Cameron
As we head into the glorious months of summer in the PNW, it is the perfect time to consider what needs a little summer pruning in the landscape. Not everything will, so please do not think that your whole yard needs to be done. It is of course your garden and not mine, so…