Seasonal

Color up your landscape this fall with a maple for a show-stopping, brilliant

display.  Maples come in many shapes and sizes, from shrub-like forms to

towering giants. The Acer rubrum, or Red Maple, is the most abundant native

maple tree in eastern and central portions of North America, and over time, select

forms of this easy-to-grow tree with spectacular fall color began to be collected by

horticulturists and plant breeders alike.  These selected trees were then introduced

into nurseries coast to coast and eventually sold to municipalities and home-

owners all over the country. Here in the Pacific Northwest, these trees dot

 our neighborhoods in yards, along streets, and in our parks. Some of the most

common cultivars of the Red Maple include Red Sunset, with its medium to

fast growth, somewhat broad canopy with orange and red fall colors, or the

Armstrong Maple with its columnar habit, fast growth, and a yellow to red

 fall colors are perfect for an area where limited space is an issue. Come on

 down to the nursery and speak to our friendly staff about our collection of

maples that include Japanese, Sugar, Paperbark, and more.

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 approaching, it's a great time to visit the nursery,

get inspired, and create your own visual masterpiece.

Landscaping With Grasses



Ornamental grasses have many uses in our landscapes, whatever the size of

our gardens. They are a low-maintenance dynamic addition, offering motion,

and a graceful texture.  Many grasses provide year-round interest and rich fall color

adorned by unique blooms that are an excellent source of food for the birds

through winter.  Some grasses are statuesque and provide a back-of-the-border

structure, color, and motion.  They can create a dramatic effect when planted in

drifts.  They are also often employed as a casual boundary-defining element or

even used as a low-maintenance ground cover in contemporary or Asian style

gardens, and they also make a wonderful accent or standalone planting in a container

arrangement. Here at the nursery, we have a wonderful selection to choose from

in stock now, so come on down and speak to one of our associates about adding

these delightful and carefree additions to your landscape.

Conifers With Contrast

In autumn, when much of the landscape shifts to deep reds and russets,

 golden conifers offer a luminous, unexpected burst of brilliance that can

 transform any garden into a glowing sanctuary. These radiant evergreens

ranging from the soft needles of larches to the compact, golden forms of

 dwarf pines and false cypress catch the slanting fall sunlight and seem

 to glow from within, creating a striking contrast against darker foliage

 and fading perennials. Planted thoughtfully, golden conifers bring warmth,

 structure, and year-round interest, but in autumn, they become living

lanterns in the garden symbols of light and resilience as the days grow shorter.

Their rich gold tones not only brighten the season but also uplift the spirit,

 reminding us that even as nature quiets, there is still brilliance to be found.

Stop by the nursery to find golden conifer treasures for your fall landscape!

Fabulous Fall Pumpkins

Pumpkins are a timeless and versatile element in fall decorating, bringing

 warmth, color, and seasonal charm to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Nestled

 among potted mums, ornamental kale, or grasses, pumpkins add a rich

 contrast of texture and hue—especially when mixing traditional orange varieties

 with white, green, or even heirloom types in muted tones. Whether arranged

 on porches, tucked into garden beds, or displayed in rustic baskets with autumn

 leaves and dried flowers, pumpkins blend beautifully with fall blooms to create

 natural, inviting scenes. Their organic shapes and earthy tones echo the harvest

 season, making them perfect for both elegant and casual displays that

 celebrate the beauty of autumn. Arriving at the end of September.

September Garden Tasks 

Stop deadheading roses to allow them to

create rose hips and enter dormancy.

Harvest brussel sprouts, kale, and pumpkins,

and winter squash, and potatoes

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.

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 allows 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 soils

fertility with composted plant material and manure.