Plant Something Oregon

Summer is here and things may be humming along in your garden, but don’t sit back just yet. August is the perfect time for planning and doing, according to OSU Extension Service. 

As the blooms fade, and your garden settles into the quieter months, it might be tempting to tidy everything up — cutting back stems and clearing debris before winter sets in. But those fading blooms and dried seed heads still have a lot of life left in them, according to Rachel Finsthwait, digital marketing specialist at

By Samantha Huisman, Proven Winners

Climbing hydrangea is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “hydrangea,” but they are incredible plants that make a statement in the garden. These hydrangeas grow as vines that attach themselves to trees and other structures.

By Linda Langelo

With summer upon us, it may seem counterintuitive, but now is the perfect time to plan to add rich color to the landscape in fall. As fall approaches and temperatures cool, look for these new introductions of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees with vibrant foliage and blooms that beautify our fall gardens.