Tips & Inspiration
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- Eve Hansen
- From Al's Experts
We know, we know, gardening is a great way to disconnect and be in nature. It seems almost contradictory to have garden centers touting applications versus telling you to leave the phone indoors, on silent. Hear us out, your yard garden and general relationship with greenery stands to improve with the help of a little technological boosting.
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- Laura Hammond
- From Al's Experts
Al’s proudly carries over 20 different varieties of hydrangeas. With that many choices it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But it's hard to go wrong with any variety of hydrangea, in part because they do so well here in the Pacific Northwest. Our Chief of Growing Operations, Dorothy Russo, is here to recommend some of our favorite varieties for your porch or garden.
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- Laura Hammond
- From Al's Experts
There's a lot to love about the perennial Crocosmia. The sun loving Crocosmia are loved by hummingbirds, attracting them to your garden. Crocosmia provide great cut flowers and foliage for indoor summer bouquets, but by leaving the seedheads on you can create late summer garden interest as well. Crocosmia is easy to divide, and we love them for their spear like foliage which can provide great texture to your garden. Here are a few of our favorite varieties:
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- Judy Alleruzzo
- From Al's Experts
We continue to celebrate our favorite perennials for National Perennial Month, and that means we must talk about one of the true workhorses of the garden: Coreopsis. Also known as Tickseed, Coreopsis is loved for its ruggedness and profuse blooms. These are just 2 of the reasons it was chosen by the Nation Garden Bureau to be the Perennial of the Year.
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- Chad Darnell
- From Al's Experts
Finding interesting color for your shade garden can often present a challenge. After you have exhausted all the combinations of hostas, hydrangeas, and hellebores that you can imagine, you may still be looking for a way to add more hues to your garden. Why not try heuchera!
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- Chad Darnell
- Al's At Home
Father's Day is Sunday, June 17th. Stop by Al's to find great gifts that your dad will love!
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- Eve Hansen
- Al's Video Tips
There's nothing that Dads like more than barbecuing, and with the Big Green Egg® we've made it simple to give Dad exactly what he wants.
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- Eve Hansen
- Al's Video Tips
Eve Hansen talks about Blossom End Rot on tomatoes and what to do to get rid of if.
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- Judy Alleruzzo
- From Al's Experts
These gorgeous perennials will look wonderful in your sunny garden. While their blooms are sure to be the talk of the neighborhood, it's the pollinators that will really take notice! Many perennials are loved by butterflies, bees and hummingbirds alike. These easy care perennials only require removing their spent flowers to help them re-bloom, so they are super easy to maintain while offering big impact in return. So if you're wondering what to plant this season, pick a perennial.
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- Judy Alleruzzo
- From Al's Experts
Penstemon is a great flower to help attract hungry pollinators to your garden. With sun, and a little shade in the afternoon, these flowers will bloom from June through the first frost, and are loved by hummingbirds and butterflies.
