Burkland Gardens is a plant nursery in Washington state specializing in dwarf and unusual conifers owned by Travis and Jessi McNeal. Travis' father, Gil McNeal, is our grower and nursery manager and previously owned and operated Perennial Lawn and Garden, a landscaping company that served the greater Seattle area for more than 20 years.
We offer a wide variety of dwarf conifers in our online store and by appointment. You can shop online at the link below, or contact us at info@burklandgardens.com or to schedule an appointment. Sign up for our newsletter we'll send you a coupon for 20% off your first purchase:
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Gil, it's always a pleasure to visit you and your nursery. You never know what you'll find, but there's always something exciting and unique. Thanks for allowing me to be in your video, too. That was very cool!
Gill, i am having a cuppa tea and having you on the telly. What could be better? Once you finish up, I will get back out to my garden. Stay well and remain positive.
This is so helpful to see them at different stages. Thank you for taking the time to make your videos. I would like to plant a "Deborah Waxman" in part sun/part bright shade. Do you think it would be okay under those conditions?
I'm glad you found the video helpful! As for the "Deborah Waxman," it typically thrives in part sun to part shade, so those conditions should work well. Just make sure it gets some bright light, especially in the morning. With the right care, it should flourish! Happy planting!
Beautiful trees! Thank you for this video Mr. Gil and Max. It’s very helpful. Have not seen much videos on pine trees except for bonsai and they are root pruning hard. Great to know pure bark media is ok. I put some peat moss for some water retention since I have set up a drip irrigation system yet.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Pine trees can be a bit underrepresented, but they’re such wonderful specimens. Using peat moss for water retention is a great idea, especially while your drip irrigation is getting set up. If you have any more questions or need tips, feel free to ask! Happy gardening!
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you found that info useful! The numbers can be quite helpful for understanding a plant’s growth potential and care needs. If you have any more questions or want to learn about anything else, feel free to ask!
Thanks for the suggestion! I haven't done a video on Wiggins Nursery yet, but it sounds like a great idea, especially with their selection of mature Maples. I’ll definitely consider it for a future video. Have you visited there recently? What did you think?
@@burklandgardens643 I was there this past spring. I always thought it was a wholesale or i.e. landscaping nursery by sheer size of place. I then realized it's open to public not to long ago. The size of their maples is impressive.(very mature and pricing reflects) I plan on stopping by in fall when the maples are all doing their fall colors. They dont really have any dwarf conifers that I recall but do have a little big of everything.
I’m glad you enjoyed them! The Tropicanna cannas really add a vibrant touch to the garden. Their colors are stunning, especially when they bloom. Do you have any in your garden?
Hello Mr. my name is Goran I am from Serbia. I want to ask you on this way beacuse I do not recognize words so well. I have Picea Coreana Siberlocke. I want to propagate it using grafting tehnique. I got an usual picea silver trees for base but it have small trunk, it is 0.7 meters high and maybe 7 mm trunk thickness. Is it to small trunk for propagate pica Coreana? 2nd question, is it necessary for Picea Correana to have picea base, or it could be pine tree? Thank you in advance
Hi Goran! Thanks for your question! Grafting can be a bit tricky, especially with smaller rootstocks. A trunk diameter of 7 mm is on the smaller side, but it's not impossible. Ideally, you want the rootstock to be at least a bit thicker to provide better support and nutrients. If you decide to go ahead, make sure to use clean tools and follow the proper grafting techniques. While it's best to use a Picea rootstock for grafting Picea Coreana, you can experiment with other conifers, including pine trees, but compatibility can vary. Using a Picea base generally ensures better success rates and growth. If you try using a pine tree, just keep an eye on how well the graft integrates. Good luck with your propagation! If you have more questions, feel free to ask!Best of luck with your Picea Coreana Siberlocke! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! Good luck with your propagation! If you have more questions, feel free to ask!
I enjoyed watching the tour through the Azusa Nursery. They have a great variety of different choices for people to create a very special garden in their yard. Thank You once again.
How would it be possible to keep a blue spruce in the south? What if throw ice on it in the winter? What if I kept the blue spruce in a pot and threw the whole thing in a freezer to simulate the winter
Great question! Blue spruces thrive in cooler climates, but growing them in the South can be challenging. Using ice in the winter could help temporarily, but it wouldn't replicate their natural environment. Keeping a blue spruce in a pot is a good idea, but placing it in a freezer might not be the best option, as it could harm the roots and overall health of the tree. Instead, consider providing shade during the hottest months and ensuring well-drained soil. You might also want to explore more heat-tolerant conifers that can thrive in warmer climates. Happy gardening!
It was a pleasure meeting you last weekend ( I bought the ‘Silhouette’ Metasequoia). I am sure that I will be back soon- thinking hard about that M. g. ‘North Light’ , among a few others things.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure meeting you as well, and I'm thrilled that you chose the 'Silhouette' Metasequoia. I’m confident it will bring a lot of beauty to your garden. Looking forward to seeing you again soon and helping you create a garden you'll love! 🌿✨
Great looking bunch of trees. I was hoping for a planting demo of the pine trees. I will be installing some and I saw someone in a different channel saying that we shouldn’t disturb the roots of the pines. What if there are girdling roots? Your daughter’s yard will be so lovely.
Thank you for the compliment on the trees! 🌳 I’m glad you’re interested in planting pines. A planting demo sounds like a great idea-I'll definitely consider that for the future. Regarding your question about root disturbances: it's important to be gentle with pine roots, but if you encounter girdling roots, it's crucial to address them. Girdling roots can constrict the tree's growth and health, so if you find any, carefully prune them to help the tree establish properly. I appreciate your kind words about my daughter’s yard; it’s always exciting to see a garden come to life! If you have any other questions or need more tips, feel free to ask. Happy planting! 🌲✨
Thank you so much! 🌟 I’m thrilled you like the privacy cedars-they’re such a great choice for creating a serene and secluded space. My daughter is excited to see how the yard transforms. Your kind words mean a lot, and I appreciate your support! If you have any other landscaping tips or suggestions, I’d love to hear them. 🌲💚
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled you found the video informative and enjoyed the evergreens. If you have any more questions or need further tips, feel free to ask. Happy gardening! 🌲😊
Hate to think of you retiring, but knowing how my body feels at the same age, I understand.. I live in Ontario Canada in a small City on a small lot but am cramming in lots of Japanese Maples and small conifers. When I discovered your site I began following you and l am earning a lot. Too bad I cannot buy from you as you have some outstanding specimens. We do see Iseli conifers here and there at various nurseries and not too far away Whistling Gardens has lots of unusual conifers and trees.. I will continue to use your knowledge while you are offering it. Thank you.
Everything looks amazing, Gil! Your selection of unique, interesting, and healthy trees is unmatched. Everything I've ever purchased from you is thriving, not just surviving. There's something about your trees that when you plant them in a pot or in the ground, they just hit the ground running! I want 10 trees in this video alone. It's time for a visit!
Hello. I absolutely love your informative videos. I have a question: do you use bark, perlite/ pumice only or you add some soil as well. I guess you pot conifers into the different size of bark.
Is it normal for Mugo pine's needle to go brown and fall? I planted a Mugo pine 2-3 weeks ago in ground and noticed that a lot of the undermost needles turned brown and fell when I touched the brown needles. The rest of the shrub looked green except for the needles under the shrub.
