A great lawn doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built with the right foundation, consistent care, and high-quality inputs. Whether you’re starting fresh, repairing patches, or upgrading your existing turf, choosing the right products makes all the difference. At Watson’s, we recommend a simple, effective system using trusted organic fertilizers, premium seed blends, and quality soil amendments […]

If aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, or other soft-bodied pests are attacking your plants, nature already has a solution: beneficial insects. Two of the best natural pest fighters are ladybugs and lacewings. These tiny predators help restore balance in the garden without relying on harsh chemicals.

If you want a massive harvest of juicy tomatoes, you need to master “The Big Three” of tomato care. These pillars of success help your plants stay resilient against disease and maximize the number of fruits they can carry.

A successful tomato harvest begins long before the first flower appears by focusing on the health of your soil and the community of plants around it. Tomatoes are high-energy plants that require a strong foundation to produce those heavy clusters of fruit.

Choosing the right tomato is the first step toward a successful season and it all starts with understanding how the plant actually grows. When you look at our tags you will see the terms “Determinate” and “Indeterminate” which describe the physical habit of the plant and how it produces fruit.

At Watson’s, we specialize in varieties that thrive in our unique PNW climate. While many focus strictly on “Fall planting,” the real secret is simply getting them in while the soil is cool but workable. If you’re looking forward to summer color, we also bring in Dahlias, Lilies, and Gladiolus in early spring, just in […]

As we start the new year, we are inspired by simple designs that showcase the pottery we’ve hand selected from our vendors and plants inside. Every season we like to offer two different themes so you can always find something that will suit your space.  Our first collection is inspired by geometric shapes and crisp foliage—the perfect counterpart to […]

Did you know many houseplants are flexible when it comes to light and water needs?  That’s why you’ll find snake plants paired with some of the sturdier ferns or other green foliage plants in our arrangements. We have found our tried-and-true plant pairings to be adaptable and long-lasting friends with the right care.

Plant a textural woodland walk around existing evergreen trees. Fill the open spaces under high-branched firs with an understory of native plants suited for dry, part shade areas. SHOPPING LIST 3) Vine Maple (Acer circinatum) (3) Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) (4) Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) (6) Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) (9) Deer Fern (Blechnum spicant) (14) […]

Fall colors stylize and paint this garden design highlighted with Japanese Maples. Create a walk with natural flagstone through the garden. Finish with a circular seating area with a surface of fine, crushed gravel to create the perfect spot to relax in the garden. SHOPPING LIST (2) Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) Mix or match: 2 varieties of Japanese Maples […]