Some flowering perennials need a little boost of nutrients from a low-nitrogen fertilizer in the spring to ensure they bloom abundantly later in the season.

Spring is here, and that means it’s time to breathe new life into your garden! But before you rush out to plant, there’s one important step to take–cleaning up. Spring garden sanitation might not ...

I was recently looking out my window and growing tired of the dull, dreary winter. I told my wife I couldn’t wait for some spring plantings to pop up. I was often asked, “What can I plant to bring ...

Getting these gardening tasks done in spring, such as tending to soil structure and refreshing mulch, will set your garden up for success all year long.

These hardworking native spring ephemerals put on a show while most other plants are still sleeping underground. Add them to ...

We have been rewarded with a glorious spring after that very long, snowy winter. I cannot recall seeing a more beautiful palette of flowering trees and shrubs. Today’s featured plant is another one ...

Spring is the season of fresh starts after the cold of winter breaks. Animals appear from their hiding places with their newborn babies in search of food. Seeds are buried and watered naturally, ...

Is it spring yet? The short answer is yes. But some people don't feel spring has fully arrived until late March, or even April. You may consider the average last frost date as the beginning of spring.

As winter draws to a close and we eagerly anticipate warmer weather and the longer days of spring, it’s time to get to work in our lawns and gardens. Cleanup in the landscape should include the ...

“Blossom by blossom the Spring begins.” – Algernon Swinburne. “Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.” – Rainer Maria Rilke. “The first day of spring is one thing, and the ...

Four Portland Landscaping Trends to Watch in 2026 Clackamas, United States - February 26, 2026 / Oregon Landscape / The ...