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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.
Why did my tree just die?
Unfortunately, nursery's don't have a spell. We don't have anything special that keeps our trees more alive than they can be in a landscape setting. Although that is a bummer for us, it is a good thing for you. That means that after planting your trees, you can be sure to have healthy, happy trees in your yard!
Does Tree Quality Even Matter?
While it may be enticing to choose a lower quality tree with a cheaper price tag, consider the money you save in the long run from a potentially early replacement.
Dakota Pinnacle® Birch at U-Pull-It Auto Parts
Mark informed me the trees were just watered by the sprinklers that water the grass. I am confident that is all that is needed for most trees.
Where not to put the Pyramidal European Hornbeam.
We watched these trees get planted as little 1 to 1 1/4 inch caliper trees in the Lowes parking lot in Pasco, Washington about 10 years ago. They have struggled for years. Every tree is dying due to damage to the trunk.
A Birds Eye View Into the Farm.
During our Spring, Open to the Public event, we had a video team come out and capture a little of what we do here on the nursery. Through the next couple months, we will be sharing the videos from that week. Today, we are sharing the first of the nursery.
Best practices for keeping plants healthy in your yard.
Adding landscape plants to your yard is a great way to brighten up your home, but keeping your plants healthy can sometimes be a challenge.
Why you should plant trees in your yard.
Enhancing your outdoor space with trees is an excellent way to add value to your home, and upgrade your living environment.
Introducing the Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn
The secret is out, Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn is this year's darling. Otherwise known as Crataegus laevigata 'Pauls Scarlet', our new favorite tree delivers rosy blooms and seasonally adorable ornamental fruit. Dark pink blossoms resembling tiny roses burst in a dazzling display throughout the spring.
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