Apr 9, 2019 | Community, Eco-friendly Gardening, Nature
Earth Day is Monday, April 22. It is a good reminder to all of us that our planet needs our help. The right time to take action to help our planet is today. Not tomorrow or next month or next year. Earth Day events Many organizations sponsor events related to Earth...
Apr 5, 2019 | Lawn Care, Pest Control
Are you seeing signs of moles in your lawn? Many people struggle with these small but destructive animals. Here are some tips on how to manage moles in your yard. Mole hills and tunnels Moles tunnel beneath the soil looking for food. In the process, they may create...
Mar 20, 2019 | Landscape Design, Lawn Care
The warm, sunny weather this week has made us think about spring and summer. It’s time to take a stroll around the landscape and see how your plants are doing as the growth season starts. How does your lawn look? Has moss invaded after the tough winter? Moss...
Feb 26, 2019 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Nature, Pest Control
Insects could completely disappear within a century if the current rate of decline continues, according to a scientific review reported in The Guardian. The first global scientific review found that “the world’s insects are hurtling down the path to...
Feb 15, 2019 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Pest Control, Recommended Plants, Wildlife
During this harsh winter weather, you may think about our wild friends. Birds, wildlife, native bees and other pollinators may have a hard time finding food, water and shelter. If you have a bird feeder, make sure it has plenty of food. In Harmony has always valued...
Jan 30, 2019 | Recommended Plants
Would you like your landscape to look great year-round and be easier to care for, while helping our local environment? Plant more evergreens. Evergreen plants, as their name suggests, stay green year round. Because their leaves or needles shade the soil, your garden...
Jan 17, 2019 | Lawn Care, Video
As our long-time clients know, our approach has always focused on building the health of the soil. If your lawn has weeds or is thin and patchy, improving soil health will help the lawn grow more thickly and crowd out weeds. It will also boost the lawn’s color....
Dec 13, 2018 | Community, Landscape Design
The days are getting shorter and the nights longer. This year the winter solstice is on December 21. With sunrise at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:20 pm, there will be less than 8 hours and 26 minutes of daylight on that day. Many people bring cheer into dark nights by...
Nov 28, 2018 | Garden Care, Tree Care
This is a great time of year to take a close look at your trees and shrubs. Now that deciduous plants have lost their leaves, you can better see their shape and branches. Perhaps you have a plant that is growing too densely. There may be branches that are dead or...
Nov 1, 2018 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Pest Control
As the weather cools, your trees are slowing down for their winter’s rest. But some unwanted insects and mites are still active. Many scales, mites, codling moths, aphids and other soft-bodied pests lay eggs now. The eggs or mature females survive the winter on...
Oct 19, 2018 | Recommended Plants
Take a look around your landscape in this autumn season. Are your plants providing a show of color and texture? Or are most of them starting to brown and die back? This is a great time to look for plants that provide visual interest in the fall and winter. Here are a...
