by Bark and Garden Center | Jun 6, 2020 | Planting Tips - Perennials
Hummingbirds drink nectar out of deep-throated flowers primarily. So, think about planting shrubs and perennials with lots of trumpet-like flowers to attract them. Also, try to stagger bloom time to have food for them available as much of the year as possible. If you... by Bark and Garden Center | May 20, 2020 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Spring Crop Strawberry plants grow vegetatively the first summer after planting and set their flower buds in the crown of the plant that falls. When the plants have finished resting over the winter months, they are ready to force flower buds along with a new crop of... by Bark and Garden Center | May 6, 2020 | Planting Tips, Planting Tips - Garden Helpers
Now that the warm season is starting, it’s the time of year to prepare your garden for warmer weather with your May garden tasks. Be careful of tender plants during the first part of May, but you can start preparing your garden with spring bulbs, hanging...
by Bark and Garden Center | Apr 29, 2020 | Planting Tips - Garden Helpers, Planting Tips - Hardgoods
‘Getting away from it all’ may be as close as your own back yard. Use these 7 design elements to create an outdoor space that speaks ‘Sanctuary’ to your soul. Amid the hustle and bustle, create a peaceful oasis; a ‘sanctuary garden.’ It need...
by Bark and Garden Center | Oct 14, 2019 | Perennials, Planting Tips, Planting Tips - Annuals, Planting Tips - Bulbs, Planting Tips - Perennials
Fall is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, crocus and alliums. Before purchasing your bulbs, here are a few tips to guarantee great results next spring. Choose a Color Theme Interior designers often work with a color palette — a... by Bark and Garden Center | Sep 11, 2019 | Planting Tips, Planting Tips - Edibles, Planting Tips - Garden Helpers
Washington has generally cool summers and mild winters in most locations. At altitudes below 1000′ frost in the soil is rare and can usually be prevented with a light mulch on the soil surface. This combination of weather conditions allows home gardeners to produce...