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The Garden Gate blog shares variety spotlights, seasonal planting guidance, and nursery updates written for landscapers, retailers, and homeowners who care about trees that thrive in Washington and the wider Northwest.
Browse recent posts below for maple and dogwood recommendations, fall planting tips, farm news, and ideas for shade and ornamental trees in Tri-Cities and beyond. When you are ready to specify plants for a project, visit the tree catalog or current availability.
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Variety guides, planting tips, and updates from our wholesale tree nursery.
10 Beautiful and Compact Landscaping Trees for Small Spaces
Small spaces can often present challenges when it comes to finding the right tree. However, there are still many wonderful options to discover, so here are 10 beautiful and compact landscaping trees, ideal for small spaces (and all under 15 ft tall!)
Should I Landscape with Trees Native to Washington State?
Native trees are well adapted to local climates, to support native ecosystems and wildlife. With the vast and beautiful topography that Washington State has to offer, landscaping with native trees is a wonderful way to reconnect with nature. Some may wonder, should I landscape with trees native to Washington State?
Garden Gate Availability, January 2020
Happy New Year from Garden Gate! Here is our current plant and tree availability ready to download in excel.
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Know Your Evergreens: how to tell the difference between a pine, spruce, and fir tree.
Sturdy, resilient evergreen trees make excellent privacy screens and wind breaks, as they are long lived, tolerate cold climates, and maintain attractive foliage all year. The distinguishing characteristics of these evergreen trees can be found in needle and cone shape, bark characteristics, and shedding habits.
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Closing Through Mid-January
Today is our last day of work at the nursery for the team. We will still be in the office and putting packages and orders together for next year, but we will not be doing anymore deliveries or pulling trees through Mid January.
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The Autumn Radiance Maple Tree has Delightful Charm
Early red fall color blushes warmly against the autumn backdrop, as dense foliage ruffles gently in the afternoon sun. Maintaining excellent shape throughout maturity, with effortless color and beautiful foliage throughout the year, the Autumn Radiance Maple has delightful charm.
The Flashfire Maple Tree is as Sweet as Can Be
Well-adapted to tolerate warmer climates, enjoy intense bright red fall color with the Flashfire Maple Tree. Upright growth habit with oval to slightly pyramidal shape, this tree is an excellent selection for use as an accent, shade, or boarder tree.
The Autumn Fantasy Maple is an Elegant Jewel
A fast growing maple tree with brilliant fall color, the Autumn Fantasy Maple is an elegant jewel. With tolerance to various soil conditions combined and climactic conditions, this maple gleams with beautiful foliage and versatility.
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The Urban Sunset Maple Tree is a Dream Come True
As seasons fold under the heavy cold, the Urban Sunset Maple tree stands stoic, and regal. Compact size, cold weather hardiness, and beautiful deep red fall color make the Urban Sunset Maple Tree a dream come true.
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Upgrading Your Backyard With Wildlife Friendly Features
If you’re looking to upgrade your backyard garden or patio, consider the addition of wildlife-friendly water features. A small or large wildlife-friendly water feature will attract animals that will keep your backyard landscape flourishing.
The Somerset Red Maple is a True Beauty
Beautiful dark green summer foliage and long lasting bright red color from the Somerset Red Maple come autumn is always a treat. Enjoy a full and dense canopy, one of the best features of this red maple tree. A pleasingly uniform, symmetrical and upright growth with oval form at maturity appears graceful and poised.
The Red Rocket Maple Tree is Reaching for the Stars
Fiery red fall color paired with excellent cold tolerance, the beautiful Red Rocket Maple tree is reaching for the stars. A medium sized red maple tree with perky upright growth habit is just the maple tree to illuminate any fall landscape.
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