FALL GARDEN

Pacific Northwest Gardening

Fall gardening in the Pacific Northwest is truly exceptional. The mild, temperate climate offers an extended growing season, complemented by plentiful rainfall and fertile soil, fostering optimal conditions for a diverse array of plants to thrive. The stunning natural beauty of the Seattle area provides a picturesque backdrop for gardens, adding to the appeal. Additionally, autumn brings a rich tapestry of colors, as trees and shrubs transition to vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold, while providing ideal conditions for planting and preparing the garden for the coming winter.

With so many plants to choose from, and year-round gardening opportunities, the Pacific Northwest is a haven for those who love to cultivate, nurture, and enjoy the garden.

Brassica oleracea (‘Songbird White’ Kale)

NORTHWEST BLOOMS

Planting Bulbs

Adding seasonal blooms of tulips provides a refreshing burst of color after winter

What’s New

LATE SEASON BLOSSOMS
Extend the growing season with these flowering beauties

ADD BEAUTY WITH FOLIAGE
Unique foliage adds visual interest in any season

TASKS FOR THE FALL GARDEN
Helpful tips for putting your garden to bed for the winter

LOCAL PUBLIC GARDENS

SEATTLE JAPANESE GARDEN
Grow, Discover fall colors with a
collection of brilliantly colored
Japanese maple trees

BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN
Enjoy serenity by the water in the
Yao Garden surrounded by maple
trees and native plantings

KUBOTA GARDEN
Walk paths with ponds and bridges under the canopy of maple trees
in this peaceful setting, hidden in the city

In Nurseries Now

HELLEBORUS

This ‘Rio Carnival’ hellebore in the Honeymoon series, brightens shady areas with its elegant, nodding flowers, adding a touch of beauty and color to the garden.
SAXIFRAGA

Saxifraga's evergreen foliage and delicate, star-shaped flowers can create a charming ground cover, adding texture and interest to rock gardens or containers.
UNIQUE HELLEBORE

The beauty of the ‘Onyx Odyssey’ Hellebore is accentuated by its double blossoms, with the striking black petals contrasting beautifully against the glossy dark green foliage.
PRIMROSES

Primroses can be used to create vibrant, early spring displays in borders, rock gardens, or containers, adding a pop of color and a touch of charm to any landscape.
DIANTHUS

Dianthus can be used to add color and interest to the garden in winter, providing a cheerful and fragrant display when many other plants are dormant.
PANSIES

Pansies, with their vibrant colors and cold tolerance, can be used to create cheerful winter displays in containers, borders, or beds, adding a splash of color to brighten up the winter garden.
DAFFODILS

Daffodils bring early spring cheer with their bright, cheerful blooms, adding a burst of color and a sense of renewal to your outdoor space.
ENGLISH DAISIES

English daisies create a charming, old-fashioned look with their cheerful flowers, adding a whimsical and nostalgic touch to the landscape.
TULIPS

Tulips add vibrant color and elegance to the garden with their wide range of hues and shapes, heralding the arrival of spring.
SPECIALTY PRIMULA

Primroses add vibrant color and charm to the garden, blooming early in the spring and often thriving in shady areas, brightening up any corner.
HYACINTH

Hyacinths offer a charming fragrance and a burst of vibrant color, brightening up gardens and borders.
PIERIS

Pieris is a versatile evergreen shrub with its cascades of bell-shaped flowers in spring, which beautifully complement its attractive foliage, in shades of bronze to green, to variegated.
LEWISIA

Lewisia, with its vibrant flowers and low-maintenance nature, brings a pop of color and elegance to rock gardens, containers, or sunny borders.
FRITILLARIA

In winter, the striking and unique appearance of fritillaria's bell-shaped flowers can be showcased in the garden, adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to winter landscapes.