Posts Tagged ‘drought tolerant plants’
Strawberries in Seattle: Tips & Tricks for Your Very Own Homegrown Berry Patch
Spring has officially sprung, and alongside rows of lettuce and peas, you may stumble across one of our favorite garden treats: strawberries! A slightly lesser-known but no less popular Western Washington staple, these berries are incredibly easy to grow at home, and require a fraction of the space and upkeep of fruit trees and other…
Read MoreSky Staff Favorites for Fall: What Can I Plant Now?
As things quiet down and we settle in for the wet season ahead, we’re taking a little time to share a short list of the perfect fall plants to fill in an empty spot in the garden for fall and winter interest. We asked our staff straight up: What plants do we have this season…
Read MoreJapanese Maples: Our Favorites for Fall 2022
Japanese maples are a diverse family of deciduous trees, adored for their beautiful foliage and graceful structure. There is huge variation in height, growth form, leaf shape, foliage coloring, and bark appearance, making Japanese maples a versatile option for any garden. Maples thrive in rich well-draining soil and in sun to part shade conditions, both…
Read MoreGrowing Resilience: Garden Planning for a Changing Climate
Help your garden thrive in the face of climate change while contributing to community climate resilience.
Read MoreWords from the Garden: Our Favorite Horticultural Lingo
As you may already know, there is a lot to learn when it comes to gardening: plants, bugs, microclimates, soil conditions, animals, tools, minerals, moisture levels, and so much more! Once one part of the puzzle becomes clear, you may realize you’ve opened up an entirely new can of worms to be explored. When it…
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