Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Spirea Pruning: Coppicing in 1,2,3..... and a pruning rant!

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Spireas are one of the most widely used flowering shrubs and can display wonderful flowers in the summer time. In addition these shrubs com...
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Design Principles and Elements: SCALE & PROPORTION

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Here in the Pacific Northwest we have enjoyed a long summer of warm weather and no rain. As we move into winter and the landscape goes dorma...
Monday, May 26, 2014

Plant Profile: Clematis Vine

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One of the most fascinating and pleasurable aspects of the art and science of the horticulture and landscaping world is witnessing first ha...
Saturday, April 12, 2014

Moss & the Color Green

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As spring continues to approach we all feel infused with new energy emanating from increased sunlight, warmth, and the blossoms of early flo...
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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Hydrangea Pruning: Its as easy as 1, 2, 3

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Believe it or not, Spring will eventually come. There are signs already.  Up here in the Pacific Northwest early daffodils are already in br...
Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Design Principles and Elements: TEXTURE

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With winter upon us and the garden more or less asleep for the time being makes this a great time to do some planning and design of what you...
Saturday, November 16, 2013

Plant Profile: Profusion Beautyberry

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When answering questions or giving advice about choosing plants for a landscape or when working on a design for a new landscape installation...