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We are really excited to be doing our food drive again this year after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Before that, we had sponsored a food drive every year since 2004. Over the years our generous clients have donated more than 20 tons of food! We thank you for helping to reduce hunger […]

At West Seattle Nursery, we’re always on the lookout for eco-friendly and versatile solutions that enhance gardening experiences while keeping our furry friends safe. Coconut coir, a natural byproduct derived from coconut husks, is one such remarkable resource that offers a plethora of benefits for plants and gardeners alike. However, it’s crucial to be aware […]

I have written many times about the attributes of ornamental grasses in our landscapes… Their unique texture contrasts nicely against the coarser foliage of both broadleaf evergreen and deciduous shrubs.  Depending on the variety, they can function either as…

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Otter Tales Part II:  More Otter Tales. (See May 4th blog for Part I) Along the lakeshore, the Nodding Beggarticks (Bidens cernua) are about to bloom. The rushes and grasses above the waterline had been mowed in early summer and then were kept short by high water. Now their lush carpet of greenery, up to […]

Repetition of color in a garden is an easy way to bring a sense of cohesion to a design and is often called a ‘color echo’. When designing ‘foliage first’ this color echo may be between a leaf and a flower or even between two or more different leaves, yet there are many more adventurous…

“After battling them all summer you might be tempted to give up and let slugs and snails win. Don’t do it! Continue applying slug bait (Corry’s® or Sluggo®) until temperatures fall to about 35F. This will reduce the population that can damage your garden before you start battling them next spring.” – Ray, Plant Care […]

I recently came across an article in my wife’s The English Garden magazine (September 2023 edition) in which the author was regaling the many attributes of one of my favorite perennials, Persicaria amplexicaulis, or Fleece Flower as it is known more commonly.  Turns out that…

The season is changing. Fall is in the air, and nighttime temperatures are cooler. Here are some things you may want to do in your landscape in September. Keep watering until it rains We have not seen much rain yet this month, with little or no rain predicted in the next week, and daytime temperatures […]