by Bark and Garden Center | Jan 7, 2013 | Planting Tips - Perennials
Deer love tender leafy greens and flowers but generally avoid strong-smelling and herbs as well as leaves with wooly, fuzzy textures. We have a broad selection of deer-resistant plants to choose from. ACANTHUS (Bear’s Breeches) ACHILLEA (Yarrow) ALLIUM (Ornamental... by Bark and Garden Center | Jan 7, 2013 | Perennials, Planting Tips: Perennials
We have a broad selection of plants that will attract pollinators, butterflies in particular, to the garden. Here is a list of a few we recommend. Feel free to call ahead or come visit us to see what we have in stock! ACHILLEA (Yarrow) ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Weed) ASTER... by Bark and Garden Center | Jan 3, 2013 | Perennials
Perennials for Sun Achillea, (Yarrow) Aconitum, (Monk’s Hood) Agastache, (Hyssop) Alcea, (Hollyhock) Aquilegia, (Columbine) Aster Campanula, (Bellflowers) Centranthus, (Jupiter’s Beard) Coreopsis Dianthus, (Pinks, Carnations) Digitalis, (Foxglove) Echinacea,... by Bark and Garden Center | Jan 3, 2013 | Planting Tips - Perennials
Trees Tsuga heterophylla, (Western Hemlock) Thuja plicata, (Western Red Cedar) Tsuga mertensiana, (Mountain Hemlock) Pseudotsuga menziesii, (Douglas fir) Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’, (Weeping Alaska Cedar) Shrubs Amelanchier alnifolia, (Serviceberry)... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 23, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
What is dormant spray? Dormant spray is used to prevent insects and diseases that can emerge in spring. It is applied in the winter months when the plant is no longer putting on growth and is dormant for the winter. Dormant spray can be one of the most beneficial... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Planting Instructions When the seedlings have grown to 4 inches in height, they can then be carefully lifted from the flats and transplanted to their permanent places. Soil should be cultivated carefully and all uneven clods, stones and roughage removed to allow for... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
It has come to our attention that many home gardeners and small growers are planting their asparagus roots dry and their rhubarb crowns too deep. Soak asparagus roots for several hours or overnight in water prior to planting. Spears will appear in a matter of weeks... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Blueberries demand the right climate and planting soil but take very little care if you provide suitable conditions. They are about as hardy as a peach but need a fair amount of winter chill and will not grow well in mild winter climates. Blueberries belong to the... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Variety Zone Fruit(season, size & flavor) MatureSize BushHabit FallColor Aurora 4-7 Late, medium, slightly tart Berkeley 5-7 Late-mid, large, mild 6-8′ Open, spreading Yellow-orange Bluecrop 4-7 Mild, large, sweet 4-6′ Upright, open Red Brigitta 5-8... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Plant basil in containers or garden that has good drainage, planting up to at least 8” deep, basil requires at least 6 hours of full sun per day. Do not over fertilize, as this will cause the basil to lose its flavor. Wait until the temperatures are above 50 degrees F...