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...
Apr 8, 2026 | Community, Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Recommended Plants
The next time you’re shopping for plants, garden tool or supplies, consider visiting your local independent nursery. Choosing a local nursery over a big-box store like Home Depot or Lowe’s has a range of benefits for your garden, the environment and the...
Mar 24, 2026 | Garden Care, Tree Care
Now is a great time to start thinking about your summer pruning plans. Our team is currently scheduling tree and shrub pruning for the summer season. While many people think pruning is a winter task, there are several excellent reasons to prune in summer. Here are six...
Mar 10, 2026 | Garden Care, Landscape Design
Early spring is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your garden. Before everything bursts into growth, grab a cup of coffee and take a slow walk around your yard. Really see what is working, and what isn’t. Just like editing a story, garden editing is about...
Mar 5, 2026 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care
With spring right around the corner, have you started thinking about your garden this year? Gardening does more than just create a beautiful outdoor space. It’s also a great way to nurture your physical and mental well-being while caring for the planet. Physical...
Feb 24, 2026 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care
Drought conditions in western Washington are becoming more frequent and more intense. In 2025 the state had a third consecutive year of drought emergency, marked by a severe drought that lasted several months. Six of the past 10 years have been abnormally dry. This...
Feb 11, 2026 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Recommended Plants
You can help mason bees and other pollinators by making your yard more welcoming to them. The native bee Osmia lignaria, commonly called the blue orchard bee or mason bee, is one of the easiest for gardeners to support. Mason bees are exceptional pollinators. Each bee...
Jan 19, 2026 | Disease Control, Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Recommended Plants, Tree Care
Winter is the perfect time to give your garden a strong start for the year ahead. A little attention now to winter garden tasks will help your landscape thrive through the growing season. Build soil health You can improve soil health by adding mulch beneath trees and...
Dec 16, 2025 | Community
Each year, we take time to pause and acknowledge the winter solstice. This is the turning point that reminds us how closely we are connected to the rhythms of nature. At In Harmony, we work to align our practices and your landscapes with these natural cycles. The...
Nov 20, 2025 | Landscape Design
The top landscape design trends for 2026 reflect the important roles our home landscapes play in our lives. We use our yards as places to relax and recharge, to support our families and pets, and to help heal the planet. We are also integrating technology in planning...
Nov 13, 2025 | Community
As Thanksgiving nears, we are grateful for all that we have. This year we are celebrating our 30th year in business. To our clients, both long-time and new, thank you for choosing our small business. Many of you have remained loyal for over 20 years, and we could not...
Oct 23, 2025 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care
If you want to support the birds and tiny critters that make your garden healthy and vibrant, ease up on your fall garden cleanup routine. Here’s how to do it. Leave the leaves We recommend raking leaves off your lawn to keep the grass from thinning or...
Oct 16, 2025 | Community
We have started collecting food for our annual food drive for Northwest Harvest. Every year we are pleased to rediscover the generosity of our service clients. We thank you for helping efforts to end hunger in Washington state. Our food drive has been ongoing for more...
Sep 21, 2025 | Landscape Design
The rainy season will soon arrive. (NMake your landscape more usable year-round by creating sheltered outdoor living areas. Here are some tips on creating outdoor rooms. 1. Determine the purpose and location Uses: Decide what you want to do in your outdoor room. Would...
