Ecoyards

Logo for University of Washington Botanic Gardens with a pine cone graphic and the tagline "Plants for Life.

Got a mystery plant? The University of Washington Botanic Gardens are here to help

A landscaped roadside area with green ground cover, succulents, rocks, gravel, and a few young trees near a sidewalk.

Gardening in planting strips

A Japanese maple tree with dense red leaves covers part of a small stone garden ornament in front of a house.

Showy fall colors in the Seattle area

A field of crimson clover flowers with green leaves, showing numerous red flower spikes under an overcast sky.

Fall gardening tasks – put your garden to bed for the winter

A small pond surrounded by moss and dense coniferous trees in a forested area.

To peat or not to peat

Diagram of proper tree planting technique with labeled instructions, including pruning tips, root ball placement, soil depth, and removal of packaging materials.

Fall tree planting – steps to ensure that tree is planted properly and gets off to a great start

Two ripe, dark blue plums growing on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves.

In season in Seattle: tantalizing Italian plums

Illustration of a hose watering grass with the text "1 inch per week," indicating the recommended weekly water amount for lawns.

An inch of water per week