These plants seem to thrive in the Western Washington climate and adapt to many different types of growing conditions.

But, allow us to let you in on a money- and time-saving secret: A selection of strategically placed potted plants can do a ...

Four to eight hours or less of sun is considered shady and can be full or dense shade, part shade, or light-filtered shade.

If you have a small backyard but still want to incorporate beautiful and unique flower displays, try these flower bed ideas ...

Jomi Xiong, left, and Yang Wu, of the Central West End, take pictures of alpacas in a pen with goats at the Alpacas of Troy ...

▪ Airplane plant, also known as spider plant. Hanging baskets in general are great accent plants, but these are some of the showiest. Many gardeners have plants that have been in their families for ...

Thyme is another herb that is well-suited for balcony life and ideal for more culinary-focused gardeners. This herb is used ...

Most plants require a pot with good drainage, but there are solutions. We explain if it is ever okay to pot plants in ...

Make the most out of a smaller green space by focusing on tall and narrow plants, shorter species that fit under a windowsill ...

Don’t tidy up too soon. Many pollinators and other wildlife overwinter in dead plant stems or leaf litter. Delay your spring cleaning until temperatures have risen above 10oC consistently. Leave some ...

There are endless possibilities for breeding coleus plants with wildly creative leaf colors and shapes. Home propagators can ...

The Art of Bonsai: 6-8 p.m. third Thursdays and 1-3 p.m. third Saturdays. Instructor Bobby Curttright will guide you through ...