Ciscoe Morris: Dwarf hinoki cypress adds elegant touch

Ciscoe Morris, Seattle Times garden writer, talks about the selection of hinoki cypress that are available at local nurseries; self-pollinating cherry-tree varieties that are available on dwarfing Gisela rootstock; and how a visit to Washington Park Arboretum Winter Garden in winter offers an explosion of color and fragrance.

MINTER: Pruning fruit trees is fun and easy

You really don’t have to be an expert to prune fruit trees. All it takes is a little common sense and a few helpful hints.

Gardener: Plant choices for attracting wildlife

It's time to start putting together this year's "perfect" garden. While you're drawing up plans, consider making your garden more wildlife-friendly. There are all kinds of shrubs, flowers and trees that not only add interesting textures, bright colors and intoxicating fragrances, but also will entice birds, butterflies and other beneficial insects to call your garden home. Here are several ...

Fragrant plants banish stale winter air

KUSA - By now, our homes have been sealed up tight against the cold for months. The air is bound to get a bit stale and musty. Fragrant and aromatic plants can help cleanse the air and brighten our spirits at the same time.

A fresh crop of catalogs can spark garden dreams

Garden catalogs are more than pages and pages of pretty pictures for casual enjoyment.