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      October Planting Guide: What to Sow and Grow for a Stunning Spring Display October Planting Guide: What to Sow and Grow for a Stunning Spring Display As the vibrant colors of summer start to fade, gardeners eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring blooms. To ensure a breathtaking spring display, October is the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and get planting. By sowing and growing in the fall, you'll give...
      The Power of Perennials: What to Plant Now for Year-Round Beauty The Power of Perennials: What to Plant Now for Year-Round Beauty Perennials are one of the best investments for any garden. Perennials come back year after year, providing lasting beauty and interest throughout the seasons. When you plant perennials, you’re not just creating a garden for one season – you’re building a space that evolves over...
      Embrace the Bloom: Beautiful and Easy-Care Spring Flowers Embrace the Bloom: Beautiful and Easy-Care Spring Flowers Spring whispers its arrival with gentle breezes and bursts of vibrant color. As temperatures warm up, gardens awaken, eager to showcase their most dazzling displays. But for busy homeowners yearning for a touch of springtime magic, the thought of meticulous flower care can be daunting....
      Growing Guide: Plants that Attract Pollinators  Hummingbirds, Bees, and all pollinators are welcome guests in our gardens. Favorite plants include brightly colored flowers with a tubular form. As pollinators feed, they carry pollen from one plant to another thus aiding pollination. Annuals Abutilon (Flowering Maple) Alyssum Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) Angelonia Bidens...
      Growing Guide: Plants that Attract HummingbirdsPLANTS THAT ATTRACT HUMMINGBIRDS   Hummingbirds are welcome guests to all gardens. Favorite plants include brightly colored flowers with a tubular form. As hummingbirds feed on the nectar (half of their weight daily) they also ingest the tiny insects (protein source) drawn to the nectar....
      Watering and Care for Perennials Watering and Care for Perennials Caring for popping perennials There is no “one-size fits all” rule for watering perennials. Some varieties endure drought and others require moisture all the time. Keep in mind that drought-tolerant perennials must be planted at least one year, along with regular irrigation, before they can...
      Enhancing Biodiversity: Oregon Native Plants for Native Pollinators Enhancing Biodiversity: Oregon Native Plants for Native Pollinators In our ever-changing world, the importance of preserving and promoting biodiversity has become increasingly apparent. Native pollinators play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting food production. Oregon, known for its diverse landscapes, is home to a wide range of native plants that...
      Growing Guide: Cut Flowers & FoliageTips for longer lasting cut flowers & foliage from your garden. Select flowers that are just beginning to open up. Cut flowers in the evening or early morning. Trim off any foliage that would be under water. Immediately submerge stems in slightly warm water. Change...
      Building a Buzz: Create a Sustainable Pollinator Garden Building a Buzz: Create a Sustainable Pollinator Garden Al’s Garden & Home understands the importance of creating a healthy balance in our ecosystems. Pollinators, like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bats, play a vital role in plant reproduction, ensuring a thriving environment for all living things. One fantastic way to support these vital creatures...
      Rain Garden Design for the Pacific Northwest Rain Garden Design for the Pacific Northwest The Pacific Northwest is a land of misty mornings, emerald forests, and abundant rainfall. While this precipitation nourishes our lush landscapes, it also presents a challenge: managing stormwater runoff. Traditional lawns and impermeable surfaces often send polluted water rushing into our precious waterways, harming ecosystems...
      Growing Guide: Deer Resistant PlantsOnly poisonous plants are completely deer-proof. If hungry enough, deer will eat almost any plant. Usually, deer will avoid plants that are fragrant, aromatic, or have fuzzy leaves. A new item in the garden as well as new/soft growth on established plants are a tasty...