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Second Spring in the Garden
Second Spring in the Garden

Second Spring in the Garden

If I had to pick a favorite season, my choice would have to be autumn. Cool, crisp mornings and warm sunny afternoons; occasional rains returning and bringing the earthy, welcome smell we call petrichor; and the opportunity to get out in the yard and reimagine gardens and containers for a new season—all these bring me almost as much excitement as the thrill of spring. With a new season upon us, [...]

David2023-09-12T03:30:01+00:00September 13th, 2023|Annuals, Container Gardening, Container gardens, Creative, Design, Fall, Fertilizer, Lawn Care, Planting, Shrubs|0 Comments

Four Must-Haves for Summer Color
Four Must-Haves for Summer Color

Four Must-Haves for Summer Color

With long days and warmer weather arriving in the Pacific Northwest, barbecues and evenings spent on the deck or patio will soon be the agenda for summer. As you plant up your flowerbeds and deck pots, here are four of my must-have plants I recommend you check out at Vander Giessen Nursery. First, Beacon Impatiens. One of the most used annuals in gardens worldwide has recently undergone some major upgrades [...]

David2021-05-10T14:00:19+00:00May 12th, 2021|Annuals, Container Gardening, Container gardens, Design, Hot Plants, Shade, Summer Bloomers|0 Comments