Landscape Maintenance
Lawn Mowing in the Northwest
Northwest Lawn Care Mowing is an important practice used for sustaining turf grass growth. Consistent and frequent mowing can help develop turf grass that is dense, of fine texture, more resistant to insects and diseases and more drought tolerant due to deeper root zones. Here are some answers to common questions about mowing: How…
Read MoreSustainable Gardening In Seattle and PNW
The Use of Organic Supplements and Mulches Nutrient renewal is an essential element in having a happy, healthy landscape. We often forget that when we rake up those leaves in fall and keep wild animals from our gardens, that we are altering the environments natural way of replenishing nutrients in the soil. In order…
Read MoreWhat To Do In The Garden In April
Spring Gardening in Seattle and the the PNW By now we are more than happy to say goodbye to winter. With birds chirping, cherry blossoms blooming, and foliage buds emerging, we can’t help but to think of our gardens. April is the month to start paying more attention to your landscape. Time to switch…
Read MorePacific Northwest Pollinator Plants
The term pollinator includes a variety of critters such as bees, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, birds and even bats. All play a critical role in maintaining healthy gardens and the larger ecosystem however due to the alarming decline in their populations there is an urgent need to create habitats that support all pollinators, but especially…
Read MoreGet Ready for Winter: November
As the main growing season ends, it’s time to do as much prep for next spring as possible. The more you can accomplish prior to winter, the sooner you can get going come spring. Putting the garden to bed means getting rid of any mess that may be around. This means cleaning up what’s left,…
Read MorePerennial Care
A perennial is a plant that lives for more than two years. Most perennials bloom over the spring and summer, die back every fall and winter and then return in the spring from their rootstock. Here’s how to make sure your perennials pop! Watering Perennials There’s no one-size-fits-all rule for watering perennials. Some varieties tolerate…
Read MoreOrnamental Grass Care
There are two options to consider when maintaining ornamental grasses: cut them back prior to new growth or remove dead blades in spring to allow for new growth. While removing dead blades in the spring is self-explanatory, if you do decide to cut them back it’s important to understand which type of grass you’re cutting.…
Read MoreTree and Shrub Planting & Transplanting
The most important thing to remember when thinking about planting and transplanting trees or shrubs is ‘right plant, right place.’ By this we mean that it is crucial to consider a plant’s light, water and drainage needs when deciding where to plant it in your garden. Not to worry though! A quick Google search will…
Read MorePreparing for Fall: Late August
Summer may be wrapping up but there’s still plenty you can do before we return to months of rain. Here’s a few things you can do to keep your garden fresh. Plant Plant annuals. With a couple of months of nice weather still ahead, you can plant annual flowers for a good, long show. Cloeus…
Read MoreNew Lawn Care
You’re the proud owner of a brand-new lawn. Congratulations! In the next few weeks with proper maintenance, the installation will be a success and the lawn will serve as a great space for years to come. Some General Notes Make sure to stay off the lawn as much as possible during the establishment period. It’s…
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