Plant Blog / Journal

Introduction to Water Plants

Learn the main types of water plants, including water lilies, floaters, oxygenators and marginals, and how each helps create a healthy, balanced and beautiful pond or water feature.

Est Reading Time 27 min(s)

How to Grow Peonies

Learn how to grow peonies, including herbaceous, tree and Itoh types, where to plant them, how to care for them, and how to solve common problems like poor blooming, botrytis, mildew and flopping flowers.

Est Reading Time 29 min(s)

How to Grow Tomatoes

Est Reading Time 37 min(s)

Best Cedar Hedge Varieties for Privacy

Compare the best cedar hedge varieties for privacy in the Pacific Northwest, including Smaragd, Pyramidalis, Brandon, Excelsa, and Green Giant. Learn which hedge suits your space, privacy needs, and long-term maintenance goals.

When and How to Prune a Cedar Hedge Without Ruining It

Learn when and how to prune a cedar hedge without ruining it. This Pacific Northwest guide explains safe pruning tips for Smaragd and Excelsa hedges, including timing, shaping, and how to avoid bare patches.

How to Water, Mulch, and Fertilize a New Cedar Hedge

Learn how to water, mulch, and fertilize a new cedar hedge in the Pacific Northwest. Includes practical tips for Smaragd and Excelsa hedges, plus guidance on bone meal, mycorrhizae, and Garden Pro Liquid Transplant Fertilizer.

Why Is My Cedar Hedge Turning Brown? Causes, Diagnosis, and Fixes

Cedar hedges can turn brown from drought, wet soil, winter burn, pests, or stress. This Pacific Northwest guide explains how to diagnose browning in Smaragd and Excelsa hedges and choose the right fix before the damage gets worse.

How Far Apart Should I Plant My Hedging Cedars?

Winter Fruit Tree Care

Winter fruit tree care sets the stage for a healthy harvest. Learn how mulching, dormant oil spray, proper pruning, and early spring fertilizing protect trees and reduce pests in the Pacific Northwest.

Est Reading Time 13 min(s)

Discovering Unusual Small Fruits and Berries

An introduction to unique small fruits and berries for Pacific Northwest gardens, highlighting flavour, uses, and growing benefits of lesser-known but rewarding edible plants.

How to Solve The 10 Most Common Rose Plant Problems

Learn how to identify and manage common rose problems including fungal diseases, insect pests, yellowing leaves, poor flowering, and root stress. Practical tips help gardeners keep roses healthy, vigorous, and blooming all season.

9 Beautiful Conifers to Elevate Your Garden in 2025

Est Reading Time 7 min(s)