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Here are a few ideas:  Use Natural Elements for Privacy (berms and trees) Create a Focal Point (water feature or a fire pit) Minimize Furniture Use Every Inch—Even the Side Yard (raised beds for [...]

Tulips are some of the most popular spring flowers of all time, and the third most popular flowers world-wide. Tulips come in an incredible variety of colors, height, and flower shapes. Some [...]

When it comes to our homes value, we all want the biggest bang for our buck, so where is our money best spent? What upgrade or addition to your home will increase it’s value the most, and [...]

One of the first trees to break bud in late winter or early spring, learning how to grow pussy willows provides the garden with unique interest from the furry catkins, which are soon followed by [...]

If you enjoy fragrance and a colorful flower display in your garden like I do, take a good look at the various varieties of daphnes. They are especially popular plants in our central Oregon [...]

Hops vines are gaining some serious popularity in Central Oregon and for good reason. Climbing hops vine grow 20-25 ft. in a season and is winter hardy in the North. Large leaves look pretty [...]