Expert Advice for Your Garden

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Vibrant red and orange winter shrubs.

January Garden Tips

In many areas it's a little early to begin planting, but you...
Bright red plant with vibrant foliage.

February Garden Tips

February is a great time to think about the birds. In addition...
Narrow road surrounded by lush green trees.

March Garden Tips

Time to take away the winter mulch and leaves from perennials and,...
White bell-shaped flowers with green leaves.

How to Divide Perennials and Expand Your Garden for Free

A great time to divide perennials, as long as they are not...
Purple flowers in full bloom, close-up.

May Garden Tips

Deadheading Removing the spent blooms on flowering plants (deadheading) not only looks...
Pink roses in a decorative arrangement.

June Garden Tips

Spring Bulbs—Plan for future! Dig up and discard tulip and hyacinth bulbs...
Yellow rose in full bloom, close-up.

July Garden Tips

Proper Cutting and Pruning Proper cutting of roses, pruning strawberry runners, and...
Potted flowers and plants on wooden deck.

September Garden Tips

As the summer winds down to fall, it is time to clean...
Orange pumpkins with hay in autumn setting.

Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardens for Western Washington

"September is the time to prepare for planting fall crops such as...
Foggy forest with vibrant orange autumn leaves.

November Garden Tips

Winter Mulch for Garden Beds Why mulch? It helps the ground temperature...
Bright pink flower with green leaves background.

December Garden Tips

December Gardening To-Do List Continue pruning deciduous trees and roses In coldest...