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October 6, 2026
Plants for Each Season
Aimée Damman
Our Favorite Plants for October

If we’re lucky, October days are crisp and sunny with just enough rainfall to keep everything green and thriving. No matter whether it’s drizzly or sunny, fall color is at its peak this month. Fall flowers and stunning foliage keep color and interest in the garden. Here are a few of our favorites.

Our Favorite Plants for October
September 29, 2026
Edible Gardening
Aimée Damman
How to Grow Garlic

Sure, you can buy garlic, but for the best flavor - and an incredible sense of satisfaction - nothing beats growing it yourself. Unlike most vegetables, garlic is planted in the fall but not harvested until the following summer, making it a very long-season crop that’s worth the wait. In fact, it can be very encouraging to plant something new in late fall when all around you, most plants are fading in anticipation of winter.

How to Grow Garlic
August 25, 2026
Garden Design, Plants for Each Season
Jackie Watts
Plants for Colorful Fall Gardens

Autumn is a great time to plant and refresh your fading summer garden with trees, shrubs, and perennials that offer a spectacular fall show. From fiery reds and golds to cool silvers with contrasting colors, here are some of our recommendations for a colorful fall garden.

Plants for Colorful Fall Gardens
September 8, 2025
Plants for Each Season
Aimée Damman
Fall Favorites: Perennials & Annuals

Whether you’re refreshing containers, filling gaps in the garden, or planning ahead for spring, fall planting sets the stage for a beautiful year to come. The nursery is brimming with colorful fall foliage and blooms. To help you choose, our buyers have highlighted some of their top fall picks.

Fall Favorites: Perennials & Annuals
September 3, 2025
Plants for Each Season
Aimée Damman
Fall Favorites: Trees & Shrubs

To help inspire your fall planting, we asked our tree and shrub buyer to share his top favorites. Here are his picks for standout trees and shrubs that shine in fall and beyond.

Fall Favorites: Trees & Shrubs
Aimée Damman
September 28, 2018
Indoor Plants

The Proper Care & Feeding Of Indoor Plants

Aimée Damman
September 28, 2018
Indoor Plants
The Proper Care & Feeding Of Indoor Plants

Like any living thing, houseplants need some care. How much depends greatly on what variety of plant you choose. However, here are a few general guidelines to help you deliver the best care to all of your leafy friends.

Tagged: fertilizing, houseplants, plant care, plant food, indoor plant resources, houseplant care

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Aimée Damman
August 30, 2018
Swansons Stories

Swansons Nursery is a Part of Seattle's History - and its Future

Aimée Damman
August 30, 2018
Swansons Stories
Swansons Nursery is a Part of Seattle's History - and its Future

As we move into our 95th year serving Seattle-area gardeners (nearly a century!), we would like to share some thrilling news with our friends, neighbors, and partners.

Tagged: swansons history, Seattle history, seattle, gardens, local business, Top 10 2018

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Dan Gilchrist
August 30, 2018
Pruning

Pruning Japanese Maples

Dan Gilchrist
August 30, 2018
Pruning
Pruning Japanese Maples

Pruning a Japanese maple tree is not necessarily difficult, but may be intimidating at first. Here are some logical steps to help you thin your tree from the inside out, to enhance its natural beauty.

Tagged: japanese maple, pruning japanese maples, pruning trees, advanced pruning

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August 9, 2018
Container Gardening

Container Design for Shade

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August 9, 2018
Container Gardening
Container Design for Shade

Here are easy tips for building a beautiful and thriving container garden for shade using the thriller, filler, spiller method.

Tagged: shade, shade plants, container design, gardening 101 resources, container gardening resources, container basics

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