Several dwarf varieties in particular fit just fine in the small urban garden. Versatile and attractive year-round, heavenly bamboo has carved out its place in Northwest gardens.

What: Dwarf Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry, or berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Concorde, was selected for its small, compact size and dense growth. In spring, deep red-burgundy foliage emerges ...

Dwarf purple leaf Japanese barberry: This cultivar was selected for its small, compact size and dense growth. In spring, deep red-burgundy foliage emerges as small clusters of bright yellow flowers.

Twenty-five years ago, Bob and Becky Stofa built their home on one and a half acres of land. There were two large walnut trees in back, about 20 almond trees and starthistle that averaged 3 feet in… ...