Seasonal

It's a great time for planting perennials, trees, and shrubs. Cool, wet, mild

 weather in the fall creates the perfect conditions for plants to set down their

roots and settle into their new home. During autumn, plants begin to slow

 their growing process and go into dormancy, and this gentle weather reduces

 transplant stress, which in turn assists your plants in acclimating to their new

 environment, giving them extra time to get established and grow a strong root

system before the warm weather returns in spring. Whether you are creating

 a new landscape or dividing and transplanting your existing plants, fall is a

  great time to assess your garden and make the changes that you have been

longing for. When planting in early fall, it is important to water your newly

planted trees and shrubs in the landscape until the heavy, soaking rains begin.

 Visit the scenic Snohomish Valley to see the colors at the nursery and talk to

 our staff about making fall additions to the garden.

Garden Design: The Rule Of Odds

Taking our cues and inspiration from nature, planting in odd numbers

and irregular shapes create an asymmetrical pattern that is more pleasing

and calming to our eyes.  This rule tends to apply best when planting in small

numbers: 3, 5, 7, and 9.  When viewing, our brains seek out a pair and

seeing odd numbers, we encourage the eye to move through the visual field,

creating a rhythm, which guides the observer through the landscape.  Our

minds eye reads the group as a whole.  This technique can be employed in

container arrangements as well as the landscape. Arranging a vignette of three

containers of different shapes, in graduated sizes, but in the same color palette

will create a sense of commonality and individuality at the same time. For

every rule, there is an exception.  In formal gardens, there is a desire to create

a static scene. this is where symmetry is employed with mirrored scenes and

matched pairs.  With fall's arrival, it's a great time to visit the nursery,

get inspired, and create your own visual masterpiece.

Designing With Ground Covers

Ground covers are low-growing plants that can be prostrate vines, sub-shrubs,

 or perennials. They are not only a beautiful living carpet, but they also help

 to reduce drought stress for neighboring plants, and inhibit weed growth in

 our garden beds, and decrease soil erosion. Some gardeners have removed their

 lawns, opting for ground covers as a low-maintenance and water-friendly choice.

 They are even used in living roofs. There is, in fact, a ground cover for every

 garden, and in the Pacific Northwest, we are fortunate to have such a wide

 selection of ground cover options available for shade and sun sites, dry soils,

or areas with sharply draining to moist conditions! Come in and see our huge

 collection of these versatile and tried-and-true landscape staples.

 Varieties include Sedums, Irish Moss, Ajuga, and more!

Iseli Nursery Trees And Shrubs

Founded in 1975 by Jean Iseli, Iseli nursery is one of the most influential

and recognized wholesale shrub and tree growers in North America. These

unique and rare specimens provide year-round interest in the landscape and

currently, we have a big selection of these treasured trees and shrubs in 

stock. Choose from dwarf conifers, like the Pusch Norway spruce or the

Ice Breaker Korean fir that feature compact and tidy habits, perfect for smaller

garden spaces. Or, the Arakawa Japanese maple with its fiery fall color display

followed by its rough and furrowed bark that provides winter interest.

Hurry in!

Japanese Maples

Fall has arrived, and the Japanese maples in our landscapes begin to

show signs that the seasons have changed.  With cooler nights and shorter

days, they begin to transform into stunning explosions of colors from bright

gold, orange, and scarlet red.  Our climate here in Western Washington is

suited perfectly for Japanese maples due to the marine influence we receive

from the Pacific Ocean.  Because of their long history of cultivation, they also

come in many shapes and sizes, ranging from small weeping types to large

vase-like trees that reach 25 to 30 feet tall.  These trees are truly stunning

this time of year, and it's a great time to see them in their fall glory here at

the nursery. Come in and see our wide variety of these Pacific Northwest

garden favorites.

October Garden Tasks 

Weed early and often. Get to the weeds before they produce seeds.

 The seedlings are re-emerging; stay on top of removing them.

Put the Garden to bed. It's time to tidy up the garden. Trim back herbaceous plants that

 have gone dormant, such as Hostas, Ferns, and hardy Geraniums. 

Refresh containers and borders with fall color such as

 pansies, mums, and ornamental kale.

Lift and store tender summer-blooming bulbs such as dahlias and cannas

 and provide protective storage during the winter freeze.

Storing in a cool shed or garage is ideal.

Rake up leaves and mix your compost bin

 for next Spring's "black gold".

Feed your lawn with a light application of fertilizer in early fall.

 Patch thin areas by reseeding. 

Fall is a great time for planting trees and shrubs.  The cooler weather helps

 them to become well established and create better root development

before the cold weather arrives.

We recommend staying on top of slug and snail control with

 environmentally and pet-friendly Sluggo and Sluggo Plus.

Mulch your garden beds with high-quality Gardner & Bloome Soil Building

 Conditioner, which will also increase your soil's fertility with composted plant material.