Category Archives: Northwest U.S. Gardeners

Q. Yes I miss your column. I’m looking for recommendations of native trees to plant on our parking strip, which is on the North side of the house.  These are to replace the two matching winter flowering Japanese flowering ones … Continue reading →

Q. Peter, I dug up irises from a bed over-run with grass, with a grand plan for making a raised bed lined with landscape cloth to keep the grass out, but what in the world should I do to keep … Continue reading →

Q. We have an old, large maple tree in our yard.  It does not have as many leaves as it used to.  It appears to be slowly dying.  Many years ago we put a raised rock bed around the tree … Continue reading →

Q. I would like to start some emerald green arborvitae from cuttings this fall. What steps should I take to ensure successful propagation? Thank you. Mark Bruser – Tacoma, WA A. Cuttings for Arborvitaes (Thuja) can be taken from summer … Continue reading →

Q. I have a 10-year-old camellia tree that is growing out of control. It is located in the West corner of the house and gets a lot of western sun.  I trimmed just the top last year and this year … Continue reading →