If you have a home or summer place along the shores of Puget Sound or the ocean beaches, you should be a little more selective about the trees and shrubs you use in the landscape. However, there are many colorful plants that do well in these areas. Winter winds and salt spray are troublesome conditions …
In the Pacific Northwest, one of the most popular garden shrubs is the rhododendron. One of the greatest advantages of this shrub is that it is evergreen and many varieties flower at varying times of the year. In fact, by proper selection of varieties it’s possible to have continual flowering for up to six months …
August and early September is the time for dividing many garden plants, The spring-flowering perennials, including aubrietia, candytuft and snow-on-the-mountain, plus primroses, Christmas rose, peonies and iris may be divided and transplanted at this time of the year. The main reasons for dividing perennials are: they become overcrowded; weeds and pesky grasses encroach on the …
Proper pruning at the correct time of the year will result in better production of raspberries and vine berries the next year. Soon after the last raspberries have been picked, the canes that produced berries should be removed by cutting them back to ground level. This encourages the growth of new shoots the following year. …
It’s that time again. Time to prune roses. If you want large flowers with long stems and attractive rose bushes, now is the time to prune your roses. Rose pruning is really quite simple. You will need a pair of gloves to protect our hands from the thorns and a good sturdy pair of pruning …
June and July are excellent months to start perennials and biennials from seed. The warmer soil temperatures at this time of year encourage faster germination of seed and quicker development of plants. A small investment in a packet of biennial or perennial seed will often provide up to one hundred or more starter plants. What …
If the weather suddenly turns cold, early-flowering and tender plants may need special protection to avoid damage by freezing temperatures. There are several ways you can provide winter protection, including 1) mulching; 2) covering the plants; 3) moving them; or 4) taking advantage of a light snow covering. MULCHING: This is one of the best ways …
Many sloping areas and hillsides have experienced various degrees of erosion due to the heavy fall, winter and early spring rains. In some cases these problems could have been greatly reduced had deep-rooted ground covers been used to help secure the soil on these sloping areas. So here are a few ideas of plants one …
There are some wonderful types of annual, biennial and perennial flowers that have a tendency to reseed themselves. To some, this is a positive benefit, to others particularly those that want to keep a tidy garden, this is a negative. Here is a list of just a few of the ones that you may or …
Summer is the time to dry some of the flowers from your garden so you can enjoy their beauty in your home this fall and winter. By following a few simple procedures, you can preserve the beauty of your outdoor flowers to use for indoor arrangements this winter. The four basic techniques to dry flowers …
Ed Hume Seeds is a family owned and operated business located in the Pacific NW. We've been selling the highest quality seeds and garden products since 1977. Our seed line is specially selected for short season and cool climate areas. This makes our varieties perfect for high altitudes and early or late planting in warm climates.
