Coreopsis - Tickseed (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Coreopsis
Coreopsis, also known as tickseed, is a popular perennial plant for summer gardens. Here is a planting and care guide for growing tickseed.
Recommended Plants And Profiles On Shrubs, Flowers And Trees
The recommended plants listed here are some of our personal favourites, as well as popular plants and flowers in the Pacific Northwest and many that we have in our garden. Plant profiles include deciduous and evergreen shrubs and trees. It also includes ornamental grasses, bulbs, and herbaceous perennials. The Pacific Northwest region includes southern British Columbia, Canada, and, in the USA, Washington, Oregon and northern California. Many of recommended plants also thrive in similar climates in other parts of the world such as the UK and Japan. Below is a full list of recommended plants, and seasonal garden favourites for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. See more about:
Best Perennial Plants And Tips How To Grow
Flowering Plants For Every Season
Deer Proofing Your Yard And Deer Resistant Plants
Great Evergreen Plants For Your Garden
Must-Have Pacific Northwest Native Plants
Low Maintenance And Easy Care Plants
Suitable Plants For Container Gardening
Glossary On Plant Types
Climate Terms And Cold Hardiness Zones
Rudbeckia 'Herbstsonne' also known as 'Autumn Sun' (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Rudbeckia Plant Guide
The Rudbeckia, often called Black-Eyed Susan or Coneflower is a summer and autumn favourite. They are easy to grow with this plant guide.
How To Grow Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) - Echinacea 'Glowing Dream' flower (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Echinacea Flowers
Popular easy care hardy perennial for late summer and fall gardens. Tips how to plant and grow Echinacea flowers, also known as coneflowers.
Japanese Maple Tree Stem Structure - Tree In Butchart Gardens
Japanese Maple Tree Care
The beautiful Japanese maple tree is valued in many gardens. Learn more about these trees and how to plant, care and prune Japanese maples.
Smoke Tree Flowers And Foliage (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Growing Smoke Trees
The Smoketree (or smoke tree) also referred to as Smoke Bush or Wig Tree is easy to grow. Tips where to plant, how to care and prune this plant.
Helianthus annuus Sunflower (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Growing Sunflowers
Easy growing sunflowers in the garden. List of recommended sunflowers. Learn where and how to plant, how to grow, care and harvest sunflowers.
Lilium Oriental Lily ‘Captain Tricolore’ (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Tips For Growing Lilies
The genus Lilium (lily) is a popular plant with exquisite flowers. They are hardy and are not bothered by wet, cold winters. Tips for growing lilies.
Growing Annual Cosmos (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Cosmos
Cosmos are fast-growing annuals that can be planted in most soil conditions. How to plant, grow and care for cosmos flowers is easy.
Dahlia Flowers (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Dahlia Flowers Are Easy To Grow
Dahlias are easy to grow! They grow quickly. Plant care basics, how to increase flowers and learn how to overwinter dahlia tubers.
Bear’s Breeches Flower Spike - Acanthus spinosus (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Bear’s Breeches
Acanthus Bear's breeches care tips and a guide on where and how to plant, and how to grow this striking plant in summer garden borders.
Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare' Weeping Japanese Maple Tree (photo by Trevor Brien / My Garden Plot)
Weeping Japanese Maple Tree Care
Care tips how to grow, maintain and prune a weeping or laceleaf Japanese maple tree. Recommended varieties for your garden.
Passiflora Caerulea, Blue Passion Flower (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Blue Passion Flower
Passiflora caerulea or blue passion flower thrives in cooler regions. Here are care and pruning tips and how to grow this vine in the garden.