Aug 28, 2020 | Community, Garden Care
Late summer is a great time to enjoy a good book. If you’d like to have some good laughs while learning about natural gardening methods, check out Ciscoe Morris’ latest book, Oh, La La! Homegrown Stories, Helpful Tips, and Garden Wisdom. Ciscoe is a zany...
Aug 14, 2020 | Community, Eco-friendly Gardening
It’s perfect weather for a tall, cool drink. Have some fun and make your summer drinks with fruits, vegetables and herbs from your own garden or from a local farmer’s market. Here are a few ideas. Summer drinks: Cocktails Fresh-style margaritas This recipe...
Jul 30, 2020 | Video, Watering
The weather is hot! Highs in the 80s are predicted for today and tomorrow, and 70s next week. To help your plants survive in the summer heat, they need water. What to water All new plantings—trees, shrubs, perennials, lawn—need regular water for the first two to three...
Jul 16, 2020 | Lawn Care, Video, Watering
Summer has arrived. We expect temperatures in the 80s by next week. Follow these tips for summer lawn health to help your lawn perform well during the hot, dry season. Why should you water your lawn in summer? Some people stop watering their lawn in summer, thinking...
Jul 2, 2020 | Landscape Care, Tree Care, Video
Many people think of pruning as a winter task, but there are a number of great reasons to prune your trees and shrubs in summer. Here are six reasons to consider summer pruning. Help slow growth Summer is a good time to prune if you would like to slow the growth of a...
Jun 24, 2020 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Recommended Plants
This week, June 22-28, is National Pollinator Week. Pollinators include bees, birds, butterflies, moths, wasps, bats, beetles and other insects. We love pollinators because they help flowers bloom and crops grow. Many people help pollinators by planting a variety of...
Jun 18, 2020 | Community, Video
Have you visited us on social media? In Harmony is active online, and we would love to connect with you. Find us on social media Facebook. Check out our new landscape projects, see what our crew is up to and get to know our pet goats, Daisy and Lulu. Pinterest. We...
Jun 12, 2020 | Garden Care, Nature
Many of us have higher stress levels these days. Gardening can be a great way to reduce your stress. Whether your goal is growing your own fruits and vegetables or having an attractive landscape, gardening can relax your body, mind and spirit. On the other hand,...
Jun 5, 2020 | Lawn Care
Sometimes you don’t want to read a lot of info, but just want a quick list. Well, here you go: lawn care tips at a glance. If you follow all of the “do’s” we guarantee you will have a healthy, lush lawn that will resist weeds, moss and insect...
May 28, 2020 | Landscape Design, Video
Now that you’re spending more time at home, perhaps this is the year to make changes to your landscape. Our skilled landscape designers and professional installation crews can help you create a landscape that will bring you pleasure for many years to come. The first...
May 22, 2020 | Garden Care, Pest Control, Recommended Plants, Watering
We are seeing lace bugs on shrubs in some of our clients’ landscapes. Usually the main difference between having a few lacebugs or having an epidemic? Giving your plants enough water. We mainly see lace bugs on rhododendrons and azaleas and occasionally on other...
May 14, 2020 | Lawn Care, Video
Lawns are growing rapidly now, with the warm spring weather. Let’s talk about how to mow to help keep your lawn healthy and help it perform well over the growing season. How to mow: Start with your mower. Next time you haul your mower out of the garage, take a...
May 6, 2020 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Tree Care
Have you watered your plants yet? Now is a good time to make sure your landscape watering strategy is ready for the growing season. Seattle had less an inch of rain in April (0.86 inches), far less than the average of 2.71 inches. The forecast for the next few days is...
Apr 21, 2020 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Nature, Recommended Plants, Video, Watering, Wildlife
[Ed. note: While our business is closed to reduce spread of the coronavirus, we are editing and reprinting some of our popular blog posts.] Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Now that we are staying at home, it is a good time to look at how you can help...
Apr 9, 2020 | Garden Care, Pest Control, Recommended Plants
[Ed. note: While our business is closed to reduce spread of the coronavirus, we are reprinting some of our popular blog posts.] Roses are in bloom right now in Seattle. Many people love the beauty and fragrance of roses. But growing roses in western Washington can be...
