Linda R. McMahan

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Craft stone-look planters with hypertufa

Simple ingredients make lightweight troughs for rock gardens and succulents.

Jul 6, 2023 | News story

Gardening with Oregon Native Plants West of the Cascades

Growing a garden in western Oregon is easier when you include native plants. That’s because native plants are adapted to our wet winters and dry summers. Native plants also provide benefits to native pollinators...

Linda R. McMahan, Heather Stoven, Erika Szonntag | Oct 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Incorporating Pacific Northwest native plants into your water-wise landscapes

If you're planning a water-wise landscape in the Pacific Northwest, you don't have to look far for plants. Many Pacific Northwest native plants have a natural tolerance for summer dry periods.

Linda R. McMahan | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Growing native plants in the Willamette Valley

Presentation on growing native plants at home in the Willamette Valley.

Linda R. McMahan | Oct 2011 | Online resource

Invasive species: What gardeners need to know

Many of the invasive plant species introduced to the United States originated as garden plants. Learn what you need to know to prevent future invasions.

Linda R. McMahan, Joy Jones, Robert Emanuel | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pacific Northwest native plants for the woodland garden

Many people think of shade or woodland gardens when they think of growing native plants. In fact, many woodland plants do very well in garden settings. But careful selection and care is essential to making your woodland garden flourish.

Linda R. McMahan | Jul 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Northwest native plants for the sunny border

Recommendations for native plants in sunny areas.

Linda R. McMahan | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Native plants for Yamhill County

When it comes to choosing plants for gardens, hedgerows and streamsides in Yamhill County, native plants are great choices. Here's a look at the plants that will thrive with minimal care.

Linda R. McMahan | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Ivy removal in a home landscape

Learn the strategies to tackle English ivy and see how you can remove it from trees and fences.

Linda R. McMahan, Linda Brewer | Feb 2026 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)