More on that below, but first, a reminder to send your garden questions anytime to me, Jeanie, at [email protected].
So, the horticultural wonder: when they’re not in bloom Chilean fire trees (Embothrium coccineum) blend in to the green background we Seattleites are used to. They tend to be a bit gangly. However, a small grove in bloom is guaranteed to make you slam on the brakes …
The electric blue of Ceanothus (California lilac) is arresting. There are lots of species and many cultivars available, most growing into huge woody shrubs (don’t be …
Count yourself lucky if the tree in your parking strip has grown into the space allotted for it without heaving the sidewalk, getting into overhead power lines, or becoming a hazard. I hasten to add, these problems are not the trees’ fault, but the result of being planted in the wrong spot, or having us build inappropriately around them.
Sadly, having survived development, this cedar is now slated …
Marina writes:
Could you write a beginner’s guide to growing herbs (ideally on a porch) here? Are some herbs better than others to grow here? Where can we buy herb seedlings locally?
Herbs in containers are good for beginners, …
I have a small backyard that gets a couple hours of good sun a day. In the rainy season our dog completely destroyed what little grass existed when we moved in last summer. We are interested in planting grass and don’t know where to start. The yard is mostly mud now. Please let me know any tips and when we should start.
—Heather
Heather,
Your observations illustrate several things going on that contributed to the loss of your lawn: grass needs part to full sun for a good part of the day – just a couple of hours won’t support …
Welcome to the inaugural Wallyhood Garden Questions column. I am pleased to be taking questions that will enrich the lives of Wallingford gardeners – or at least bring up some interesting ideas to …
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