May 25, 2017 | Lawn Care, Video, Watering
Do you know how much water your sprinkler is putting on your lawn? This video has step-by-step instructions to measure your sprinkler output. We recommend watering your lawn one inch each week. If you let your lawn go dormant in the summer, we recommend watering one...
May 23, 2017 | Lawn Care
Moss is a problem for many homeowners. Here is an infographic with quick tips on how to manage moss in your lawn. Contact us for help with these solutions. We can fertilize, apply lime, fix drainage problems, aerate and overseed, prune trees, or design and install a...
May 16, 2017 | Garden Care, Pest Control
Lace bugs are a problem pest in the Pacific Northwest. Our mild climate means cold weather is unlikely to kill off lace bug in any of its life stages. We wrote about lace bugs last summer. At the time we said you could reduce the problem by taking action in the...
May 8, 2017 | Disease Control, Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Video
We are currently spraying compost tea on our clients’ trees and shrubs. People tell us they have seen great benefits from compost tea, including healthier plants with more growth and greater vigor, less disease and more flowers. We have been using and brewing...
May 2, 2017 | Lawn Care, Pest Control, Video
Last May we published a blog post on how to manage moles in your yard. It was one of our most popular blog posts ever. It’s probably because many of you struggle with these small but destructive critters. We are posting it again as a public service to our...
Apr 27, 2017 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Nature
April is Earth Month. Each week we are featuring a blog post about steps you can take in your own landscape to help protect our planet. This week’s feature is about helping keep the air clean and the planet cool. Help keep the air clean: Switch to a...
Apr 24, 2017 | Garden Care, Recommended Plants
We all enjoy the beauty and fragrance of flowers in our yard. If you also take pleasure in having flowers in your home, you may want to plant a cutting garden. Flowering plants give your garden an extra advantage: they attract beneficial insects. Beneficial insects,...
Apr 20, 2017 | Lawn Care
Did you notice that the grass in your lawn is growing rapidly? This spring’s wet weather has had a big impact on growth. The rain has also made it tough to mow, so your grass may be getting pretty long. This is a good time to review your mowing practices. They...
Apr 18, 2017 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Nature
Earth Day is Saturday, April 22. Many local organizations are sponsoring events in honor of the day. Take a few hours to engage, learn and work to keep our planet healthy for the long term. Here are a few events to consider. Join people around the world for the March...
Apr 13, 2017 | Nature
A new exhibit at the Pacific Bonsai Museum makes a direct link between bonsai trees and their wild habitats. The Natives exhibit displays each tree in front of a portrait of its native domain. Each display also includes other plants from the same environment. The show...
Apr 11, 2017 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Pest Control, Wildlife
April is Earth Month. Each week this month we will feature a blog post about steps you can take to help protect our planet. This week’s feature is good bugs and birds. Welcome bees and other beneficial insects, birds and other wildlife to your yard. Attracting good...
Apr 6, 2017 | Disease Control, Lawn Care
Have you seen yellow, brown or dead-looking patches in your lawn this spring? It may be infected with red thread. Our current wet weather pattern provides prime conditions for fungal diseases to sprout on grass and other plants. Overwatering and light, drizzly rains...
Apr 4, 2017 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Lawn Care, Recommended Plants, Watering
April is Earth Month. Each week this month we will feature a blog post about steps you can take to help protect our planet. This week’s feature is water quality. The steps you take in your yard and garden can have a big impact on how clean our lakes and streams...
Mar 30, 2017 | Disease Control, Pest Control, Tree Care, Video
It’s spring, and delicate pink and white blossoms are appearing on many trees. Ah, the fragrance of a flowering cherry! Early spring is the time to prepare your trees for healthy growth this season. Get a head start on preventing pests and diseases on fruit...
Mar 23, 2017 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Pest Control
Most of us recognize an adult lady beetle (lady bug). But many don’t know the larvae. They’re weird-looking critters: we may think they’re dangerous. But they are valuable predators of garden pests. Lady beetle larvae are alligator-shaped with black...
