Dec 20, 2024 | Community, Nature
Tomorrow, December 21, is the shortest day of the year in Seattle. The sun will rise at 7:55 am and set at 4:20 pm, giving us just 8 hours, 25 minutes and 25 seconds of winter daylight. At In Harmony, we like to pause and honor the solstice. We founded In Harmony...
Dec 13, 2024 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Nature, Recommended Plants, Wildlife
At this point in the holiday season, many of us are busy buying gifts. This year, consider giving gifts that support nature. The birds and bees will thank you, along with the beneficial critters in your soil, plants in your yard and gardeners in your life. Here are...
Nov 25, 2024 | Community, Landscape Design
The nights are getting longer, and the rain makes the world seem a bit darker. Now is a good time to think about improving your landscape lighting. You may also want to visit the lights at a holiday light show at a local garden, park or zoo. Perhaps you could plan a...
Nov 13, 2024 | Community
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the gifts that life has given us and to appreciate all that we have: both tangible, such as a safe and comfortable home, and intangible, such as love and laughter. Thank you to our wonderful clients! Some of you have been with In...
Oct 18, 2024 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Tree Care
Many trees provide a wondrous show in the fall, with leaves in hues of red, orange and gold. Once the show is over, what should you do with the fallen leaves that are piling up around your yard? Here are some options. Leave them in your garden beds A great strategy...
Oct 10, 2024 | Community
For more than 20 years we have done a food drive each fall (with a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic). Over the years our generous clients have donated more than 20 tons of food! We thank you for helping to reduce hunger in Washington state. At In Harmony, we...
Sep 16, 2024 | Landscape Design
Are you thinking about a new or refreshed landscape? Here are tips on how to work effectively with a landscape designer. Be clear about your goals Think about your current landscape, and talk with your spouse or partner about your goals and expectations for the...
Sep 12, 2024 | Lawn Care, Pest Control
If your lawn has been damaged by chafer beetles this summer, September is the time to take steps to repair, restore and renovate your lawn. A healthy lawn is the best defense against chafer beetles. Here are tips on what to do in September to improve your lawn’s...
Sep 4, 2024 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care
You can learn how to make your gardening easier, help pollinators, grow organic food, house mason bees and change your landscape with gardening workshops offered this fall. Here is a selection of upcoming classes. You can always find listings of upcoming classes in...
Aug 30, 2024 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering
A soil probe is a great way to find out how deeply you have watered. Watering your trees, shrubs, perennials and lawn deeply will encourage the plants to grow deep roots. This will make them healthier and more drought-tolerant. You can also use the probe to find out...
Jul 18, 2024 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Nature, Pest Control, Wildlife
Some people are afraid of bats, but we think bats are getting a bum rap. They play valuable roles in controlling pests, pollinating flowers and dispersing seeds. And you don’t need to fear them. Bat myths First, let’s dispel some bat myths. “Contrary...
Jun 17, 2024 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Nature, Recommended Plants
Celebrate Pollinator Week, June 17-23. Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health. Pollinators “are the unsung heroes behind the food we enjoy and the beauty that surrounds us,” said the Pollinator Partnership. Pollinators...
Jun 14, 2024 | Lawn Care, Pest Control
Does your lawn look like it has been rototilled? It is likely the result of hungry wildlife feeding on an invasive insect, the European chafer beetle, found in turf. People have reported major damage to their lawns, and local cities have seen destruction of athletic...
Jun 6, 2024 | Tree Care, Watering
Why you need to water It is very important to water your newly planted trees during the establishment period (first five years after planting). This is just as important as where you plant them for their long-term health and resilience. Planting a tree is a critical...
May 31, 2024 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Pest Control
We often talk about attracting bees and other pollinators to the garden. But pollinators are only one kind of beneficial insect. There are also predators, parasites and decomposers. All are important in a healthy yard and garden. In the Pacific Northwest there are...
