These plants seem to thrive in the Western Washington climate and adapt to many different types of growing conditions.

But here are my top five plants for Northwest gardens: There are so many varieties of Japanese maples (Acer palmatum ... blooms every spring. The new dwarf lilac called “Miss Kim” is perfect ...

Garland County Master Gardener Juneann Green, left, presents the Yard of the Month award to homeowners Jan and Bob Murray, ...

Japanese Maples are known for their vibrant spring foliage, but gardeners should be aware of a common mistake that can often prove fatal to these beautiful trees during this season. Mike McGroarty ...

"It doesn’t trigger the tree into producing lots of new growth so it's good for trees you want to keep small and for dwarf trees. It’s also a chance to remove diseased or dead wood." ...