Garden Design Inspiration

Shade Retreat Garden Design
Shade Retreat Garden Design

Create a lush tapestry of texture beneath the canopy of...

Easy Care Cottage Design: Download this Garden Design
Easy Care Cottage Design: Download this Garden Design

At Watson’s, we specialize in varieties that thrive in our unique...

Fabulous Fall Texture & Color: Download this Garden Design
Fabulous Fall Texture & Color: Download this Garden Design

Fall colors stylize and paint this garden design highlighted with Japanese...

PNW Native Shady Woodland: Download this Garden Design
PNW Native Shady Woodland: Download this Garden Design

Plant a textural woodland walk around existing evergreen trees. Fill...

Designing with Hostas – Selection, Scale, and Styling
Designing with Hostas – Selection, Scale, and Styling

Hostas are a favorite of the shade garden. With their lush foliage, incredible...

Houseplants

How to Care for Hoyas
How to Care for Hoyas

Hoy- Yeah! Everything you need to know about How to...

Pet-Safe Houseplants for Your Indoor Garden
Pet-Safe Houseplants for Your Indoor Garden

If you’ve resisted filling your home with plants because you’re...

Selecting the Right Plants for the Light in Your Space
Selecting the Right Plants for the Light in Your Space

Growing plants indoors successfully means imitating their natural habitats as...

Your Guide to Caring for Indoor Ferns
Your Guide to Caring for Indoor Ferns

Your Guide to Caring for Indoor Ferns Ferns: Easy elegance...

Repotting 201: Soil and Pots
Repotting 201: Soil and Pots

So you’ve got the basics down and want to learn...

Easy to Grow Houseplants
Easy to Grow Houseplants

Looking for plants that are easy to take care of?...

Vegetables

Vegetable Gardening 101
Vegetable Gardening 101

"The single greatest lesson the garden teaches is that our...

Your Guide to Cold Weather Vegetables
Your Guide to Cold Weather Vegetables

Your Guide to Cold Weather Veggies    Many vegetables benefit from...

Tomatoes

Tomato Selection 101 – Growth Habits and Harvest Windows
Tomato Selection 101 – Growth Habits and Harvest Windows

Choosing the right tomato is the first step toward a...

The “Big Three” of Tomato Care
The “Big Three” of Tomato Care

If you want a massive harvest of juicy tomatoes, you need to...

Building a Foundation with Soil and Companion Planting
Building a Foundation with Soil and Companion Planting

A successful tomato harvest begins long before the first flower...

Fruit Trees & Berries

Watson’s Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest
Watson’s Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest

Here at Watson's, we believe everyone in the Pacific Northwest...

Growing Mini Peach Trees in the Pacific Northwest: A Complete Care Guide
Growing Mini Peach Trees in the Pacific Northwest: A Complete Care Guide

The Pacific Northwest's cool, wet climate presents unique challenges for...

Columnar Apple Tree Care
Columnar Apple Tree Care

Columnar Apple Tree Care   Columnar apple trees are loaded...

Garden Activities for Kids

Become a Garden Detective: 3 Summer Pollinator Missions for Kids
Become a Garden Detective: 3 Summer Pollinator Missions for Kids

Summer is officially here, and our gardens are alive with...

The Autumn Secret: Making Wildflower "Seed Bombs" for Next Spring’s Bees
The Autumn Secret: Making Wildflower "Seed Bombs" for Next Spring’s Bees

Many native wildflower seeds need a cold winter nap in the soil...

Planting for Pollinators: Quick-Start Flowers Kids Can Grow Right Now
Planting for Pollinators: Quick-Start Flowers Kids Can Grow Right Now

Missed the spring planting rush? Don't worry! June and July are actually perfect for...

All Blog Posts

How to Grow Perennial Hibiscus
How to Grow Perennial Hibiscus

These tropical wonders, with their dinner-plate-sized blooms and tropical appearance,...

Watson’s Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest
Watson’s Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest

Here at Watson's, we believe everyone in the Pacific Northwest...

Build a Healthier Lawn from the Ground Up
Build a Healthier Lawn from the Ground Up

Your complete guide to feeding, seeding, and improving your soil...

How to Grow Citrus in the PNW
How to Grow Citrus in the PNW

  Growing your own citrus can be an incredibly rewarding...

Growing Mini Peach Trees in the Pacific Northwest: A Complete Care Guide
Growing Mini Peach Trees in the Pacific Northwest: A Complete Care Guide

The Pacific Northwest's cool, wet climate presents unique challenges for...

Basic Rose Care and Maitenance
Basic Rose Care and Maitenance

Basic Rose Care and Maintenance   Rose Selection and Rose...

Your Guide to Growing and Harvesting Rhubarb
Your Guide to Growing and Harvesting Rhubarb

Learn About Growing & Harvesting Rhubarb from Maria Bertucci  ...

Your Guide to Growing and Harvesting Herbs
Your Guide to Growing and Harvesting Herbs

Learn About Growing & Harvesting Herbs with Maria Bertucci    ...

Smoothie Herb Container Garden
Smoothie Herb Container Garden

  Plant a container garden of herbs mixed with fruits...

Soil Guide
Soil Guide

Whether you are potting your very first houseplant or budgeting...

Vegetable Gardening 101
Vegetable Gardening 101

"The single greatest lesson the garden teaches is that our...

Indoor Original Designs Care
Indoor Original Designs Care

Did you know many houseplants are flexible when it comes to...

How to Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs in the Pacific Northwest
How to Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs in the Pacific Northwest

Creating a vibrant spring garden starts long before the first...

5 Reasons Ladybugs and Lacewings Are Garden Heroes (and How to Release Them Successfully)
5 Reasons Ladybugs and Lacewings Are Garden Heroes (and How to Release Them Successfully)

If aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, or other soft-bodied pests are...

Hosta Care Guide–Soil, Slugs, and Seasonal Success
Hosta Care Guide–Soil, Slugs, and Seasonal Success

Hostas are incredibly resilient and long-lived plants, but a little bit...

Designing with Hostas – Selection, Scale, and Styling
Designing with Hostas – Selection, Scale, and Styling

Hostas are a favorite of the shade garden. With their lush foliage, incredible...