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.

Brilliant Winter Bloomers

Wishing for some bright blooms to enjoy through this darker season?

 Always searching for what can go in that shadier spot in the garden?

 Winter-blooming Camellias are the answer my friends. They are a

slower-growing shrub which can be pruned into a handsome tree as

 they mature. Or should you choose, prune into a dense hedge. Camellias

 are a perfect choice in the Northwest landscape as they thrive on our

 naturally occurring acidic soil. Rich, glossy leaves adorn the branches all

 year-long, making it a foundational staple among the other conifers and

 evergreens. These winter beauties are the perfect solution to adding

vivacious color during an otherwise time of rest in the garden.

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.

November Garden Tasks 

Stay on top of late-season weeds that may be

 sprouting in the landscape.

Fall mulching will reduce cold-weather

 stress in our gardens.

Stake trees or shrubs that are at risk of damage during

 our winter storms.

Be sure to cover tender plants with a frost cloth on extremely

 cold nights to protect from frost damage.

There is still time to plant garlic and spring-blooming bulbs,

 such as, tulips, daffodils and hyacinth.

Clean up perennials that have gone dormant or

 have damaged foliage. 

Lightly prune your roses, particularly climbers, to prevent

 damage during windy weather.

Refresh your containers for the holidays with structural plants like conifers or

 evergreen shrubs, colorful plants with berries or winter-blooming

 hellebore and add texture offered by grasses or evergreen

 ferns that will last through the winter.

Fall is a great time to plant or transplant as we

 enter the cool and moist months. 

Clean up falling leaves and plant debris. This can be incorporated into

your compost, with the exception of any diseased material

 which should be disposed of in your trash.

Remember to turn your compost to keep it cooking

and breaking down the added debris.

It is important to stay on top of slug and snail

control especially during the rainy season.