Mar 30, 2021 | Lawn Care, Pest Control
The chafer beetle invasion The European chafer beetle is a serious lawn pest that is spreading and causing lots of problems throughout the Seattle area. The beetle was first spotted in Washington in 2008. “It’s just been exploding since we first found it,” Todd...
Mar 12, 2021 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Nature
March is the perfect time to add mason bees to your yard. These small, shy bees are a great way to increase your fruit harvest and encourage native flowers in your yard. They are called mason bees because they use clayey mud to build protective walls. Choose a warm,...
Feb 26, 2021 | Community, Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care
Taking time to enjoy nature is very beneficial to your health. You could spend time outdoors walking, gardening or just relaxing. You could be in your own landscape or another natural area. Bottom line: spending time in nature makes us both happier and healthier....
Feb 15, 2021 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Video
Benefits of mulch Mulch is one of the best things you can do for your landscape. Mulch has many benefits throughout the year. Here are tips on the dos and don’ts of mulch. In winter, mulch insulates soil. This provides a warmer environment for earthworms,...
Jan 28, 2021 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Landscape Design, Recommended Plants
On these cold, wet winter days, it’s nice to curl up with a good book. If you’d like to dream about having a fabulous landscape and garden this year, you may want to choose one of these books for your next read. Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month...
Dec 30, 2020 | Community
2020 has been a tough year for all of us. From the pandemic to politics, from worries about health and finances to disruption of work and school patterns, from civil rights to emotional fights: whew! We are happy to say goodbye to 2020 and look ahead to 2021. We wish...
Dec 18, 2020 | Community, Nature
The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. This year, which has felt long and dark to many people, may be a good time to honor the solstice. The 2020 winter solstice is Monday, December 21. Here at In Harmony, we work to connect our...
Dec 10, 2020 | Community
Are you looking for some cheer this holiday season? Visiting a local holiday light show could be a fun activity for your family. All of the events listed are taking steps to maintain a festive atmosphere while protecting everyone during the pandemic. WildLanterns...
Nov 19, 2020 | Community, Nature
This year Thanksgiving is likely to look a bit different from the usual holiday. We sincerely hope that your Thanksgiving includes delicious food, connections with family and friends (whether in person or virtually), leisure, and gratitude for life, love and health....
Nov 12, 2020 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Pest Control, Tree Care, Video
Now that the rains and cooler weather have returned, it’s time to take care of some fall garden tasks. Work that you do now will help make your plants healthier and your yard easier to care for next year. In Harmony can also help you in this process. Here are some...
Oct 28, 2020 | Landscape Design
The weather is growing colder and wetter, and this year we are all spending more time at home. As a result, many people are thinking about creating a comfortable outdoor space where they can safely socialize with friends and family this fall and winter. This might be...
Oct 22, 2020 | Garden Care, Pest Control, Recommended Plants
Root weevils are one of the top pests that damage plants in the Pacific Northwest—and around the world. They are difficult to find because they are most active at night, and they are not easy to control. There are, however, a number of things you can do to prevent and...
Oct 15, 2020 | Disease Control, Garden Care, Lawn Care
The heavy rains we have had lately may have led to mushrooms sprouting in your lawn or garden beds. Clients often ask us if they should worry about these mushrooms. Should you be concerned? In most cases, having mushrooms in your lawn is a good sign. It means that it...
Oct 1, 2020 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Tree Care
Are you concerned about the future of our planet? Plant a tree! Trees can help keep us and the planet healthy. And autumn is a perfect time to add a tree to your landscape. Benefits of trees Trees help us breathe Trees produce oxygen. Without trees, life could...
Sep 16, 2020 | Community
As the pandemic drags on, more and more people in our state are facing a food crisis. Food providers expect the crisis to continue for months to come. Over half a million people in Washington have filed for unemployment since March. As a result of COVID-19, the number...
