Sustainable Garden

The short answer is: Yes! In fact, bamboo may even be too good a fit for your garden. The climate of Seattle and the PNW is ideal for bamboo growth, in part due to how moist it is. That means that bamboo can take off and spread very quickly, giving it a reputation for being…

Synthetic grass, also known as AstroTurf, is becoming increasingly popular. Initially a clunky product used for sports fields, it has become more functional and aesthetically pleasing, showing up in residential and commercial settings as traditional lawns have waned in popularity. But is it the right choice for your Pacific Northwest yard? Why go with synthetic…

Sure, lawns are a mainstay of most yards. Their history and associations with luxury date back to the 18th century. But times have changed, and the classic suburbia aesthetic isn’t what it once was. Are lawns still the right call for your yard? What Actually is a Lawn? Despite how we often thing of it,…

April in Seattle can bring many things, but almost certainly among them is rain. With some thoughtful gardening, you can ensure those April showers do lead to May flowers and not just May weeds and pests. Planting You can continue sowing early season crops like broccoli, some types of cabbage and kale. Salad greens and…

Spring is here! It may not feel like it here in the Pacific Northwest, but the official first day of spring occurs after the spring equinox — around the end of the third week of March. As things begin to (slowly) warm up, you can start planting with the warmer seasons in mind and bring…

July is here. Now you can really start to see the benefits of your hard work flourish as your plants blossom and grow. Don’t get complacent, however. There’s still plenty of work to do to get ready for fall and to keep your garden healthy and disease-free. Harvest It’s important to stay on top of…

    Space can be extremely valuable in an urban environment.  We often do not have room for all the delightful features we want in a city lot, but with a little ingenuity and careful planning, you can expand landscaping possibilities for both vegetable gardening space and aesthetic landscaping. Here’s a few factors you might…