Fall is a great time to plant

Cool air + warm soil = strong roots.

In the Pacific Northwest, fall planting gives trees, shrubs, and perennials months to establish healthy root systems before winter, so they burst out next spring with less stress and less watering. Just remember: all new plants still need regular, deep watering their first few years to truly thrive. 

• Warm soil speeds root growth while cooler temps reduce transplant stress.

• Fall moisture nurtures new plants and helps them knit into our native soils ahead of summer droughts.

• Mulch improves soil and protects plants now and through winter.

fall essentials

The Building Blocks of a Beautiful Garden

Build the foundations of your landscape with trees and shrubs that offer structure, privacy, and year-round interest. Add color with long-lasting blooms and dramatic foliage. These plants sparkle year after year.

Because we love fall planting, we bring in an extraordinary selection of freshly delivered plants throughout fall, working with our Pacific Northwest growers to choose the most beautiful and unique plants for your garden.

soil: The Magic Below

Build strong soil with Amendments & Mulch.

Healthy Soil for Thriving Plants

Healthy soil is the root of everything. G&B Organics Soil Building Conditioner enhances the structure of clay soils, boosts moisture retention in sandy soils, and supports roots with a nutritious, Mycorrhizae-rich blend. It’s our top choice for a soil amendment and an attractive top mulch.

Learning when and how to amend (mix in) and mulch (apply on top) will improve both the clay and sandy soils common in the Seattle area. Check out our other bagged products. They make a big difference - fast.

E.B. Stone Organics Planting Compost
Finer texture, improves drainage and moisture retention, doubles as an attractive dark top mulch; ideal before laying sod.

G&B Organics Harvest Supreme
Vegetable & flower beds love it—organic matter plus chicken manure and mycorrhizae to support lush growth. 

G&B Organics Farmyard Blend
Fully composted dairy + chicken manures for richness without odors; great where high fertility is desired.

Swansons’ Guarantee

We want your experience at Swansons to be extraordinary.

Swansons Nursery is proud to have been growing Northwest gardeners for over 100 years. We know not every plant thrives in the conditions they are planted in, but we also know part of being a successful, adventurous gardener means trying new things.

That’s why we guarantee everything here. We will gladly replace any plant or item, if a replacement is available, or issue a credit. For cash refunds, please save your receipts. 

So come… experiment… and grow with us!

Visiting Swansons Nursery

plan your trip

Stroll the fall color, get one-on-one advice, and pick up everything you need in one stop—including the plants, tools, fertilizers, and soil blends our team trusts.