Cool, Wet, Marine Climate of Ocean Shores

The Cool, Wet, Marine Climate of Ocean Shores:    A tiny city, Ocean Shores is only 6 miles long and 2 miles wide.  Our general maritime climate is cool, wet, and windy, but along our little peninsula there are enough micro-climate and soil differences that one plant might grow well in one area and not at […]
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Plants That Out-Smart Ocean Shores Deer

Plants That Out-Smart Ocean Shores Deer:    Right place, right plant.  That is the prime mantra most gardeners use in plant selection, after determining soil type and sun/shade availability.  But for Ocean Shores gardeners the first consideration in plant selection is:  Will it survive the deer?  Many lists exist but “Deer Resistant Plants – Western Washington,” […]
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Gardening With Deer

Gardening with deer:  Gardening alongside deer in Ocean Shores can be a challenge, but including deer resistant plants in your landscape is the first step to success.  This handout prepared by our local WSU Master Gardeners is a great list to take with you when shopping for new plants. Download Deer Resistant Plant List below: […]
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