Sep 30, 2021 | Community
In Harmony has traditionally organized a food drive for Northwest Harvest each fall. For 16 years we have collected food from our clients on service visits and delivered it to Northwest Harvest. Over that time our generous clients have donated more than 20 tons of...
Sep 13, 2021 | Lawn Care, Pest Control
What are chafer beetles and why should I care? The European chafer beetle is a serious lawn pest that is spreading and causing lots of problems throughout the Seattle area. So far, the heaviest concentrations are in the South End, such as Rainier Valley, West Seattle...
Aug 19, 2021 | Community, Tree Care
Many backyard gardeners don’t eat all the fruit that their trees produce. That’s where City Fruit comes in. The organization’s staff and volunteers harvest excess fruit from trees and donate it to local food banks and other food programs. You can...
Jul 29, 2021 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Tree Care, Video, Watering
The weather is hot again, with highs predicted in the 80s over the next few days. To help your plants survive in the summer heat, they need water. Don’t delay! How to water effectively Water slowly and deeply for healthy plants. The best practice is to water...
Jul 15, 2021 | Disease Control, Pest Control, Tree Care, Watering
With the prolonged drought this spring, and the recent record heat wave, your trees are likely suffering from drought stress. This makes them more prone to diseases and pests. You need to water your trees during hot, dry weather to keep them healthy and improve their...
Jun 30, 2021 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Nature
The mind-boggling heat over the last few days has many people thinking hard about climate change. Here is a headline from last Friday’s Seattle Times: “‘Jaw-dropping’ forecast is warning sign of climate change’s future impact in Washington,...
Jun 22, 2021 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Recommended Plants, Wildlife
Pollinators are critical to our food supply and natural resources. Pollinator Week is an annual celebration of these animals and insects. When we think of pollinators, we often think of bees. And yes, bees are the most important pollinator. But pollinators also...
Jun 18, 2021 | Lawn Care, Pest Control
What are chafer beetles and why should I care? The European chafer beetle is a serious lawn pest that is spreading and causing lots of problems throughout the Seattle area. So far, the heaviest concentrations are in the South End, such as Rainier Valley, West Seattle...
Jun 8, 2021 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Video, Watering
The Seattle area had a remarkably dry spring. From March through May we received just over half of normal rainfall. Plants are already feeling the effects. And we expect less rain in summer. While June is often rainy, July and September are normally the driest months...
May 27, 2021 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Pest Control
Roundup is the most widely used herbicide in the world. Is Roundup dangerous? How harmful is Roundup to your own health and to the natural environment? What can or should you do? Does Roundup cause cancer? Is Roundup dangerous to your health? There is no clear answer...
May 21, 2021 | Lawn Care, Watering
How do you keep your lawn healthy during our hot, dry summers? In July and August the average Seattle rainfall is an inch or less per month, and the average temperature is about 75 degrees. Those conditions make it tough for lawns. Now is the time to adopt lawn care...
May 4, 2021 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Pest Control, Recommended Plants, Watering
The weather in the Seattle area this spring has been warmer and drier than normal, creating favorable conditions for lace bugs. So our service techs are seeing lace bugs on shrubs in some of our clients’ landscapes, mainly on rhododendrons and azaleas. Here are tips...
Apr 29, 2021 | Garden Care
Vegetable gardening has grown more popular, as more people are working from home and spending more time in their yards. Many people enjoy the satisfaction of growing their own flavorful, colorful and nutritious food. If you are new to vegetable gardening, here are a...
Apr 20, 2021 | Community, Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Nature
Earth Day is Thursday, April 22. There are a number of ways to celebrate Earth Day in your own yard and garden. You can reduce your environmental impact and help make the earth a greener place. Plant a tree. Trees help the earth in numerous ways. They store CO2,...
Apr 16, 2021 | Community
Earth Day 2021 is Thursday, April 22. Since the first celebration in 1970, Earth Day has grown to be a globally celebrated holiday to support environmental protection. Today, more than one billion people participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the...
