Category Archives: Northwest U.S. Gardeners

Q. We just moved into a new house. There are several existing fruit trees, most of them are damaged looking. I don’t think they had much water or care prior to us. Will simply watering and fertilizing bring them back … Continue reading →

Q. Is there a local source to buy trees? We would like to use Pines and Firs to complement the natural trees. Mick Davis (Member) – Tacoma Washington A. If you are looking for small quantities of native firs and pines … Continue reading →

Q. We have a fir tree that has vines growing up it. Is this damaging to the tree? Mick Davis (Member) – Tacoma Washington (Spanway area) A. It is very likely that you have English Ivy (Hedera helix) growing up … Continue reading →

Q. I planted some English Laurel Plants that grew in gallon containers at the nursery. They have been in the ground at my home for about 2 weeks and the past several days I noticed that some of the lower … Continue reading →

Q. Peter, Our family has about four acres a few miles west of Colville. A gravel road and a highway border it and we would like to plant something to help keep out the dust, noise, and increase privacy. The … Continue reading →