Pnw garden landscapes

These Pacific Northwest shrubs and plants thrive under trees in dry shade gardens while also tolerating part sun and seasonal moisture.

Transform your outdoor space with these creative yard ideas tailored for the stunning Pacific Northwest. From cultivating climate-resistant plants to incorporating local wildlife, these tips will change how your garden thrives. Think along the lines of serene water features, vibrant wildflower gardens, and edible shrubs that light up your yard all year round. Step away from mundane landscaping and make your home a paradise of natural beauty! Optimize your yard for sustainability and…

Painting, photography, gardening, and humorous short stories with silly illustrations

Let me take you on a tour of my Pacific Northwest (PNW) cottage and cut flower gardens to show you what's been blooming this summer.

A successful garden design begins with a wish list of priorities and goals for your outdoor space, then a site assessment and inventory of existing plantings.

Perennials surprise each spring as they pop out of the soil. Plant a perennial today and you’ll have flowers for years! Discover 13 of the best flowering perennials for your Pacific Northwest garden landscape!

These clever garden renovation ideas will help you add more interest to your landscape—and make it easier to maintain, too.

This gardener creates impressive scenes in his Pacific Northwest garden. Check out his Portland garden through the seasons.

The nonprofit gardening organization’s Open Gardens program shares gardens of all styles and sizes.

The palette of native shrubs to choose from in the Pacific Northwest is so wide and varied that it can be difficult to narrow down your options when it's time to start planting. Marina French, restoration designer and landscape architect at The Watershed Company, shares five native shrubs that have a proven track record in our landscape designs (and include tasty berries, too!).

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by Paul Bonine and Amy Campion is the best book on PNW gardening yet. Great for both new and experienced gardeners.

Native Plants of the PNW — Blacklotus Landscaping

Transform your home into a lush oasis with our guide on selecting the perfect flowers and plants, picking your supplies, and planting your own hanging basket.

When hardscaping and plants have equal weight, you get a space with infinite depth and interest. Find plants for an interesting garden here.

Colors can fade and forms will change in the garden, but texture keeps things interesting and attractive year-round. Learn about texture in the garden.