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November Gardening Tips and To-Dos for the Pacific Northwest
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November Gardening Tips and To-Dos for the Pacific Northwest

Fall is in full force and there is still so much to do in the garden. Here are some November gardening tips and to-dos for your Pacific Northwest garden. Our weather here in the Pacific Northwest has finally started to look more like fall, especially after the first autumn rainfall. We welcomed the rain because…

8 Fall Gardening Tips and Tricks for a Successful Year Round Garden
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8 Fall Gardening Tips and Tricks for a Successful Year Round Garden

Are you ready to switch gears from summer gardening to all things fall? I have some gardening tips and tricks for the fall season that will help you achieve a successful and healthy year-round garden. I’m still enjoying the summer garden and all the beauty and color it provides but I can feel things starting…

12 Ideas and Tips for Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden
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12 Ideas and Tips for Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden

Do you love having a garden but lack the time, space, or interest to maintain one? The good news is that you can still have a gorgeous garden space with these 12 tips and ideas for creating a low-maintenance garden. Creating a beautiful garden doesn’t have to be hard work. With a few simple strategies…

Why Subshrubs Like Lavender and Rosemary are Hard to Divide
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Why Subshrubs Like Lavender and Rosemary are Hard to Divide

Did you know not all plants that come back year after year can be easily divided? Subshrubs like lavender and rosemary are harder to divide than you may think and I’ll tell you why. It’s important to prevent plants that share garden space from overcrowding one another. I usually start dividing and transplanting overgrown perennials…

How to Add the Perfect Lighting to Your Garden for the Holidays
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How to Add the Perfect Lighting to Your Garden for the Holidays

Do you have areas in your garden that would benefit from additional lighting? I’ve found the perfect copper lights to install along one of my garden pathways that will not only add light to this dark outdoor space for safety but will create interest and beauty in my greenhouse garden area for the holidays. Today…