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Category Archives: Central Oregon Landscape Plants
Flower Combinations for your Garden – Russian Sage and Yarrow
If you are looking for bright color combinations to add to your drought tolerant landscape in Bend, OR plant Russian sage and Yarrow, either red or yellow colored will add spice to the garden. There are several varieties of Russian … Continue reading
Yellow Pine Needles
When you are out and about in Bend, Oregon in the fall, you will notice some of the ponderosa pine needles turning yellow. If the needles are on the interior branch of the tree, this is normal. Ponderosa pines and … Continue reading
Color in the Fall Landscape
Recently, we received an email with pictures of the fall colors in a landscape we designed and installed. Charla said she loves to go out every late afternoon and take a turn around the garden just to look at it … Continue reading
Groundcovers for Central Oregon
Look around Central Oregon and the groundcover of choice appears to be Kentucky Blue Grass which turns a lovely shade of green in the summer when we pour hundreds of gallons of water and fertilizer on it. Grass has its … Continue reading
Central Oregon Plant of the Week: Miss Kim Lilac
Miss Kim Lilac (Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’). USDA Hardiness Zone 3 – 8 The Miss Kim lilac is one of the most beautiful and fragrant of all lilac bushes. The rich orchid-pink flowers, which bloom among the latest of all … Continue reading
Central Oregon Plant Pick: Water Birch
Water Birch (Betula occidentalis) is a small tree native to the Central Oregon landscape. Alternative names are Rocky Mountain birch, mountain birch, red birch, black birch and spring birch. It is a graceful tree growing 20 – 30’ tall with … Continue reading
Central Oregon Plant Pick: Oregon Sunshine
Oregon Sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum) is a Central Oregon native perennial. Oregon Sunshine grows in well-branched clumps. Both stems and leaves may be covered with a wooly gray hair, but some plants lack this hair. The hairs conserve water by reflecting … Continue reading
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Central Oregon Plant Pick: Annabelle Hydrangea
We love choosing plants for Bend Oregon landscaping projects! Check our blog or Facebook page for Plant Picks. Share your favorite plants and photos. Annabelle Hydrangea: A sterile mophead form of a native American species. ‘Annabelle’ is a deciduous shrub … Continue reading
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Gardening with Native Plants
In Central Oregon when you suggest using native plants in the landscape, the immediate reaction is “Yuck, no way.” People usually envision a bleak, desolate landscape filled with rocks and sagebrush, like living in a cave somewhere. Using native plants … Continue reading
Plant of the Week – Scarlet Gilia
We are plant lovers, nursery owners, avid gardeners as well as landscapers. We are eager to share our love of plants with you! Check back often for updates on featured plants. Leave your comments and questions, or join us on … Continue reading
