Hydrangea Flowerhead (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Growing Hydrangeas
Learn where to plant and how to care for hydrangeas. Information on the various types of hydrangea shurbs and climbers and tips how to prune.
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
Eryngium: Sea Holly (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Sea Holly Plant Care
Where to plant, how to grow and care for Eryngium Sea Holly. Learn more about this drought tolerant and deer resistant perennial plant.
Kniphofia Red-hot Poker or Torch Lily (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Kniphofia Red-Hot Poker Plant
Kniphofia, known as the Red-hot Poker or Torch Lily, is an exotic addition to a garden.Tips where to plant, how to grow and winter care.
English Lavender (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Best Grow Lavender
Lavandula, better known as lavender, is famous for its fragrant flowers. Learn where to plant, how to care, grow and prune lavender plants.
Ornamental Grass: Hakonechloa macra Hakone Grass (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Growing Hakone Grass
The Hakone grass, also known as Japanese forest grass, is a graceful ornamental grass. Learn more where to plant, how to grow and care of it.
Western Maidenhair Fern Or Five-Finger Maidenhair Fern (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Western Maidenhair Fern Care
Western maidenhair fern or five-finger maidenhair fern is a Pacific Northwest native ornamental. Learn how to plant and grow this fern.
Trailing Fuchsia (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Care For Fuchsias
Hardy and half-hardy fuchsias are easy to care for and propagate. Here are guidelines how to plant, grow, prune and overwinter fuchsias.
Hostas And Lily Of The Valley (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Hostas
Hostas are easy-care perennials. Learn when to plant, how to grow and care for hostas. Tips for winter care, slug control and dividing clumps.
Yellow Nasturtium (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Growing Nasturtium
Learn how to plant, care and grow nasturtiums. Quick growing, edible and colourful flowers are reasons this summer annual plant is popular.
Flowering Dogwood Tree (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Flowering Dogwood Tree Care
How to plant, care and prune your flowering dogwood tree. Learn about Cornus Kousa and Cornus Nuttallii and other recommended dogwood trees.
Mock Orange (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Mock Orange Shrub Care And Pruning
The Philadelphus or mock orange is an easy-care deciduous shrub. Learn more about planting, pruning and growing a mock orange in your garden.
Lily Of The Valley (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Lily Of The Valley
Gardening tips on planting, and how to care and grow lily of the valley. Information about toxicity and selecting the right location.