Posts Tagged ‘Hedgerows’
Huckleberries as Specimen Shrub Candy for your Eyes and Tongue
Seeking a centerpiece for your native plant garden? Consider one of our huckleberries native to the Pacific Northwest! Evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) and red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) grow large, colorful, and delicious, making eye-catching specimen shrubs in all seasons. Both of these plants thrive on nurse logs in their natural forest habitats. In the garden…
Read MoreRed Osier Dogwood for Winter Bird Food & Colorful Solitude
Ever notice vivid pops of red, twigy thickets on a grey winter day? Red twig dogwood hedge with berries persisting into the autumn by Samantha Elie That’s likely our friend, red osier dogwood! These superstars do more than add vibrant shelter to the landscape, they are a vital food source for birds and other wildlife…
Read MorePacific Wax Myrtle Hedges for Privacy & Habitat
Feeling Bored of “Traditional” Hedges? Of course you are! Why battle an outdated, shaggy, green wall when you could have a fruitful, lush, wildlife hotel instead? If you’re looking to support your ecosystem and add some privacy to your property, consider Pacific wax myrtle as part of your new evergreen hedgerow! Morella californica by David…
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