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Grand Fir – Abies grandis
PLANT OF THE MONTH Abies Grandis (Grand Fir) Grand fir is native to the Pacific Northwest from Montana to the Pacific coast and southern British Columbia to northern California, and…
Shoreline Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Buffer & Foster Our Pacific Northwest region has stretches of shoreline: Washington State alone has around 2,700 miles! These ecosystems are very, very important to care for. Shorelines are dynamic, diverse, and ever-evolving.…
Slope Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Weave & Filter From the mountains to sea, our Pacific Northwest is one giant slope comprised of many tiny slopes. The native plant communities that root on inclines stabilize and clean the soil…
Stream Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Recycle & Nest Streams circulate life throughout our Pacific Northwest land- and aquascapes. One key circulatory agent are our rare and endangered salmonids. The nutrients that salmon bring from the sea are recycled…
Priority Habitats Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Balance & Conserve Priority habitats balance their surrounding environment while conserving critical species. Priority habitats are ecosystems selected for the special flora, fauna, and littler creatures held within them. Some species may have…
Monitoring Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Illustrate & Divine The data collected from plant monitoring illustrates current ecosystem health and divines trends for environmental succession. This information is critically important when planning for priority habitats or simply for assessing…
Low-Impact Development Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Clean & Regulate Sound Native Plants specializes in many low impact development (LID) methods. What they have in common is that they clean water and soils while regulating the effects of flood and…
Horticulture Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Diversify & Restore Sound Native Plants has established a reputation as a leading authority on native plant horticulture in western Washington. We have provided training and served on advisory boards and standing committees…
SNP Anonymous Intra-crew Feedback Form
This post is part of the SNP Docs section within the Sound Native Plants Employee Center. SNP Docs include employment forms, company policies and plans, reporting records, and the SNP Anonymous Intra-crew Feedback Form. Please…
SNP Internal Documents
This post is part of the SNP Docs section within the Sound Native Plants Employee Center. SNP Docs include employment forms, company policies and plans, reporting records, and the SNP Anonymous Intra-crew Feedback Form. Please…
SNP Employment Forms
This post is part of the SNP Docs section within the Sound Native Plants Employee Center. SNP Docs include employment forms, company policies and plans, reporting records, and the SNP Anonymous Intra-crew Feedback Form. Please…
Oregon State Workplace Posters
This post is part of the Workplace Posters trilogy within the Sound Native Plants Employee Center. The Workplace Posters blog posts include all posters required federally, as well as in Oregon and Washington States. Please…
Washington State Workplace Posters
This post is part of the Workplace Posters trilogy within the Sound Native Plants Employee Center. The Workplace Posters blog posts include all posters required federally, as well as in Oregon and Washington States. Please…
Federal Workplace Posters
This post is part of the Workplace Posters trilogy within the Sound Native Plants Employee Center. The Workplace Posters blog posts include all posters required federally, as well as in Oregon and Washington States. Please…
SNP featured in Spokesman-Review
Sound Native Plants was featured along with several other Western Washington growers in a Spokesman-Review story on trends in the nursery trade. We took the opportunity to promote restoration of native species.
King County cottonwood study
King County recently published a 2-year study evaluating the effects of spraying grass versus irrigating on cottonwood live stake survival in a sunny, sandy loam site. The thought-provoking study found no benefit from applying one…
Oceanspray – Holodiscus discolor
OCEANSPRAY Holodiscus discolor Family: Rosaceae Description: Oceanspray, also known as creambush, is an understory shrub common in the Pacific Northwest and California, from sea level to 7,000 feet. It occupies a diverse set of environments, from…
Water Parsley – Oenanthe sarmentosa
WATER PARSLEY Oenanthe sarmentosa Family: Apiaceae Water parsley occurs from Alaska to California and prefers wet, low-elevation habitats with full sun. It grows in saturated soil and can often be found in standing water or…
SNP live stakes outperform others
According to a new study on willow live stake planting by King County, SNP’s wild harvested live stakes outperformed smaller, nursery-grown cuttings and had an astounding 99% survival rate and 90% cover after 3-years, with absolutely…
Bunchberry – Cornus unalaschkensis
Plant of the Month Cornus unalaschkensis – Bunchberry Bunchberry is the smallest member of the dogwood family. A perennial trailing groundcover with 4 to 6 whorled leaves, bunchberry spreads rhizomatously along the forest floor. It…
SNP no longer accepting used pots
For years we’ve accepted used pots from the community, and washed and reused them. Sadly, we must now discontinue this service, for two reasons. First, we have grown increasingly concerned about the role of nurseries…