All About Dracaena
Swansons Nursery Blog
by Aimée Damman
2M ago
Dracaena Dracaena is a genus comprising hundreds of species of trees and shrubs that are native to Africa, South Asia, North Australia, and Central America. With a large variety of leaf shapes, colors, and patterns, they offer dramatic, architectural shapes and patterns. Dracaena plants are also low-maintenance and some of the best houseplants at purifying the air. What’s not to love? Fun Fact: The genus Dracaena is a part of the asparagus family! Other family members include the snake plant and spider plant. How to Care for Dracaena Plants Plants in the Dracaena genus are easy to care for a ..read more
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How Care For Air Plants
Swansons Nursery Blog
by Barrie Moss
2M ago
Air plants are unique, ingenious, and fascinating. They follow their own quirky path, so it is no wonder that these marvels have such a devoted fan base. We get so many questions about them, so here are my best recommendations for air plant success. What Are Air Plants? Air plants on trees in Brazil Air plants, also called Tillandsia (the name of their Genus) are members of the Bromeliad family. They can range in size from a few inches across to nearly a foot across! Air plants are epiphytes and lithophytes; they may look like they have roots but they do not. Instead, air plants absorb water ..read more
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Swansons Nursery Blog
by Aimée Damman
3M ago
The holiday season is here, and it's time to spread joy and love with thoughtful gifts for your friends and family. Celebrate their unique passions with our curated gift selection and ensure that this holiday season will be truly memorable for everyone on your list. Here are a few of our favorite gifts this year.   All Things Mushroom For all those mycophiles out there, this year we have an enormous collection of mushroom-themed gifts. "Shiitake Happens" Tea Towel: Add a touch of humor to their kitchen with this punny tea towel featuring a practical message and a playful mushroom design ..read more
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19 Drought-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs for a Water-Wise Garden
Swansons Nursery Blog
by Aimée Damman
8M ago
The Pacific Northwest may be famous for its rainy climate, but those of us who live here know that we also experience dry summers. In fact, our region has a climate similar to the Mediterranean, save for cooler overall temperatures. What does this mean for our gardens? Well, it means that we often need quite a bit of supplemental water to keep our plants alive and happy in July, August, and September. But by choosing to plant drought-tolerant plants, you can reduce water use and create lower-maintenance gardens. Drought-tolerant plants typically thrive with little or no supplemental water duri ..read more
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Flowers for Partial Shade
Swansons Nursery Blog
by Aimée Damman
9M ago
Welcome to the companion piece to Flowers for Shade Gardens. The flowers suggested here thrive in partial shade, often preferring morning sun and protection from the hot afternoon sun, making them very versatile and right for most gardens. What is Partial SHADE? When choosing flowers, it’s important to know which type of light you are working with. Areas that receive some sun and some shade are often referred to as partial shade or partial sun (or part shade/part sun). Since the term can be a bit ambiguous (what is “some” shade?), here are the definitions we at Swansons use regularly for diffe ..read more
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How to Grow Roses in the Pacific Northwest
Swansons Nursery Blog
by Aimée Damman
10M ago
You and your rose soul-mates have found each other. Now what? How do you keep them happy and thriving in our maritime Pacific Northwest climate? Roses are not completely carefree, but with a few basic care guidelines, you can grow them successfully and enjoy their beauty for years to come.   Planting Roses Roses at Swansons Nursery Choose a location that receives full sun (at least 6-8 hours of sun per day) for planting and avoid crowding rose plants in order to provide adequate air circulation and help prevent disease. Remove your rose from its pot and gently massage the tangle of feede ..read more
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The Perfect Houseplant for Your Astrological Sign
Swansons Nursery Blog
by Mike Kohfeld
11M ago
Houseplants are more popular than ever, but the growing number of choices can be intimidating–even for a reasonably experienced plant parent. Ever wonder if there are cosmic links between your favorite houseplant and the stars above? Or perhaps you’re trying to find the right plant to give an astrology lover in your life? Read on to learn the basic care and facts for twelve common houseplants along with their astrological matches.   Aries: Spineless yucca Yucca gigantea (Yucca elephantipes) Aries, symbolized by the Ram, is a fire sign ruling those born between March 20 and April 19. Peopl ..read more
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Our Favorite Flowers For May
Swansons Nursery Blog
by Aimée Damman
11M ago
Is there anything more beautiful than a PNW garden in May? Although every month has its special beauty, the May garden is bursting with new foliage and blooms, filled with abundance and freshness, and with the promise of summer to come. Here are a few of our favorite garden plants for the month of May. PEONy Just bursting into bloom in early May, these lovely perennials can be herbaceous, Itoh, or in a tree form. There are a multitude of colors and blossom styles for every taste, and the flowers are excellent in bouquets. Learn more about growing peonies here. Full sun to part shade Avera ..read more
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Winter Window Shopping: 3 Plants to Brighten Your View
Swansons Nursery Blog
by Greg Butler
1y ago
Often, one of my first orders of business when designing a garden is to embellish the immediate surroundings of the house. Carefully selecting plants to enhance the view just outside of our windows can go a long way toward staving off the winter blues, and if those plants offer a bit of fragrance as we scurry back and forth while gathering provisions, so much the better. Strong form or foliage is essential, and winter flowers, bark, or berries also offer off-season interest. Plants that attract birds bring motion and a second layer of color. Here are a few options to brighten the dreary Northw ..read more
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Your September Checklist for Fall and Winter Houseplant Care
Swansons Nursery Blog
by Barrie Moss
1y ago
I know, I know…we still have a little while to enjoy warm summer days, late sunsets, and meals al fresco. But your houseplants will be forever grateful (and you will be too, by default) if you follow these simple guidelines that will prepare them to happily snuggle in for fall and winter. Actually, your houseplants are already responding and adjusting as the daylight hours slowly change, because, for them, it is always ALL about the light. This is why our first question, when you come to ask about choosing new houseplants, is about the direction and quality of sunlight they will receive. Think ..read more
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