Oct 13, 2026 | Disease Control, Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care
When tidying up your landscape this fall, consider which tasks will help next year’s garden, and which will hinder. Pollinators, birds and soil health will all benefit if you don’t try to create a pristine landscape. Save yourself some work by focusing...
Oct 2, 2026 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Tree Care
Mulch is one of the simplest, most effective way to make your landscape healthier and easier to care for. We highly recommend mulching every year to help reduce weeds, conserve water, protect the soil and give your beds a clean, finished look. Mulch will help you...
Sep 17, 2026 | Garden Care, Landscape Care
Fall is an excellent time of year to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. Here are several great reasons to plant in fall. Stronger root systems Even after the air cools, the soil stays warm well into fall. This allows newly planted trees, shrubs and perennials to...
Aug 21, 2026 | Food and drinks, Garden Care
One of the joys of summer is turning homegrown produce into meals and drinks to savor. From sun-ripened tomatoes and peppers to sweet berries and tree fruit, you can enjoy your own bounty in many ways. You could extend the harvest with a trip to local farmers markets....
Aug 6, 2026 | Garden Care, Nature
The dog days of August are a great time to sit in the shade with a good book and a cold drink. Here are some recommendations for books related to gardens and nature. Tree Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Arboreal Lives by Meg Lowman, illustrated by Thibaud Hérem An...
Jul 29, 2026 | Tree Care, Watering
Many trees are suffering as our summers get hotter and drier. In recent years we have seen more signs of drought stress in our clients’ trees. By the time a tree shows visible stress, it may already have been declining for several years. Signs of drought stress...
Jun 24, 2026 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Recommended Plants
Pollinator Week runs from June 22 to 28. While bees usually get the spotlight, this year the Pollinator Partnership is highlighting a different group: caterpillars. Caterpillars may not pollinate plants themselves, but they grow into butterflies and moths—important...
Jun 16, 2026 | Pest Control
At In Harmony, concern about pesticide risks isn’t new. It’s been central to our work for more than 30 years. When we founded the company in 1994, our goal was to offer a natural, sustainable alternative to the chemical-heavy landscape practices that...
Jun 9, 2026 | Community, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Landscape Design
Garden tours are a wonderful way to explore beautiful landscapes, gather design ideas and inspiration, discover plants that thrive locally and learn creative ways to incorporate garden art. They also offer practical gardening techniques and a chance to connect with...
May 1, 2026 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Recommended Plants, Watering
Given weather patterns for the last few years, we could be heading into another hot, dry summer. Taking steps now can help you save water, and protect your landscape, later. Check your automatic irrigation system A little spring maintenance goes a long way with your...
Apr 14, 2026 | Community, Nature
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22, and the official 2026 theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” The organizers remind us that collective action and community-driven change are crucial for protecting our environment, pushing back against policy rollbacks, and...
