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Help save our pollinators!

Help save our pollinators!

Jun 18, 2015 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Wildlife

This week we celebrate the pollinators that are vital to our ecosystems. June 15-21 is National Pollinator Week. The celebration is part of a larger effort by the Pollinator Partnership to protect pollinators and their habitat across North America and globally. “About...
How to create a songbird-friendly garden

How to create a songbird-friendly garden

Jun 15, 2015 | Wildlife

Make your garden sing! Your garden is a refuge for you and your family. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could hear the sweet melody of songbirds while you’re enjoying your yard? Many species of songbirds are declining due to habitat loss. You can easily create...
Help backyard wildlife: keep your tree’s dead branches

Help backyard wildlife: keep your tree’s dead branches

Jun 8, 2015 | Wildlife

You probably know that “snags” or dead and dying trees are valuable for birds and other wildlife. Over 1,200 wildlife species rely on dead, dying or hollow trees for dens, roost areas and feeding sites. Did you know that living trees with dead or dying limbs are at...
Five native ferns for the shade garden

Five native ferns for the shade garden

Jun 5, 2015 | Garden Care, Recommended Plants

In our recent client survey, many of you asked for plant recommendations. We’ll share plant ideas with you from time to time. Here is a start. Ferns are a great choice for the shade garden. Many ferns are native to Washington state. The Washington Native Plant Society...
Mowing tips for a healthy lawn

Mowing tips for a healthy lawn

May 25, 2015 | Lawn Care

It’s spring, and everyone’s lawn is growing again. Now is a good time to review your mowing practices. They can make a big difference in how well your lawn performs. Start with your mower. Next time you haul it out of the garage, take a good look. Is the blade sharp?...
Managing moss in the lawn

Managing moss in the lawn

May 1, 2015 | Lawn Care

When we asked our clients what you wanted to know about your landscape, many of you asked about moss. Moss is a very successful plant in the Pacific Northwest. But you knew that already. If you have moss in your lawn, it means the lawn does not have the right...
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