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How to Save A Tree Planted Too Deeply
Do you have a tree that seems to stick straight out of the ground like a telephone pole? If you can't see the root flare, you have a tree planted too deep! Why is this a problem? How does a tree get planted too deep?How did I save these sad, sunken trees?Success! And...
7 Low-maintenance, Big Leaf Plants for Shade (that aren’t Hostas)
I love a good big leaf hosta. Hostas provide excellent texture and color contrast in the shade garden, which can quickly become a monotonous sea of middle-texture greens. But given the migration of rabbits into our area and the wearying yearly battle against slugs,...
5 Favorite Slug-resistant Hostas
Slugs are the worst. They are my #1 top garden pest to hate. I can deal with the Seattle September spider onslaught. I can deal with helicopter-sized crane flies…
Garden Update: Obligatory Flowers, A New Tree and Caged Radishes
We've had an all-time record amount of rain in Seattle this winter. I don't know if that makes for more May flowers than normal, but it's definitely looking lush out there. The weeds are also pretty excited, but we won't talk about those... Anyhow, here are my garden...
Garden Locations
Here's is a bit of info about the different areas of our yard and their microclimates.Front Garden Part Shade, Shade This area had good bones from the beginning, so when we bough, we just fixed up the sidewalk and added new path lights. Over time I’ve added several...