Jul 26, 2016 | Garden Care, Pest Control
Have you noticed damage on some of your plants in this hot, dry weather? It could be spider mites. Mites are common pests in landscapes and gardens. Spider mites damage plants by sucking juice from the underside of leaves. Unfortunately, they are often not...
Jul 14, 2016 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Tree Care
We love sea kelp. Sea kelp has been found to improve growth and color of plants and to enhance flowering in some species of plants. Sea kelp benefits plants because it: Contains trace elements that are deficient in most garden soils\ Supplies potassium, an essential...
Jul 7, 2016 | Garden Care, Tree Care
Summer is a great time to prune your trees and shrubs. The plants have gone through their big spring push. They are preparing for the summer heat and producing buds for next year’s spring growth. This spring has been as close to perfect growing conditions as we...
Jun 28, 2016 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering
Hose-end water timers can make watering your lawn and landscape easier and more efficient. In this video, In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith shows and describes a few different options. Share this...
Jun 21, 2016 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering
How do you know how much water your lawn and landscape are getting? This video shows easy ways to tell if your plants are receiving too much or too little water. Use rain sensors and rain gauges to find out how much rain your landscape received. Use tuna cans to...
Jun 14, 2016 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering
Did you watch our video on Watering 101? It explains essential watering methods to help your plants grow strong, deep roots. This week’s video shows a few different watering systems—watering wands, soaker hoses and sprinklers—and how to use them properly to...
May 24, 2016 | Garden Care
In Harmony uses compost tea to build soil and plant health as part of our natural tree and shrub care service. We offer soil soaks with compost tea in spring and fall. For as long as people have recognized the benefit of using compost, people have made compost tea....
May 17, 2016 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Lawn Care, Pest Control
Are you seeing mole damage in your lawn? We have good news and bad news. The bad news: It is extremely difficult to permanently prevent or get rid of moles. The good news: Moles are part of a healthy ecological system. If you have moles, it means you have rich,...
May 5, 2016 | Garden Care, Video, Watering
Did all the spring blooms get you excited about your garden? Did you buy new plants or trees from your local nursery or plant sale? Now what? You will be more successful if you start out right: prepare the hole, plant at the proper depth and width, and give the new...
Apr 27, 2016 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Lawn Care
When we first met Ann Lovejoy many years ago, we were delighted to find a kindred spirit. Like us, Ann has always believed that a natural, organic-based approach is the best way to make gardens lush and beautiful. So we weren’t surprised when Ann elected to...
Apr 12, 2016 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video
In order to grow a healthy lawn and garden, you need to know your soil. A soil test will tell you what nutrients your soil needs, its acidity and the organic matter content. This video explains how to take soil samples in your lawn. We recommend sending your samples...
Mar 22, 2016 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care
Ladd Smith and Ciscoe Morris had a rollicking time talking about the five myths of sustainable gardening on Ciscoe’s KIRO radio show. Share the fun with the podcast. Here are a couple of highlights: Myth #1: One person can’t make a difference. Fact: One...
Mar 8, 2016 | Disease Control, Garden Care, Recommended Plants
Many people love the beauty and fragrance of roses. But growing roses in western Washington can be challenging. Our moist, cool weather is ideal for diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildew. Roses are high-maintenance plants in our region. They are not...
Mar 1, 2016 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Design, Lawn Care
Homeowners and gardeners have heard the term “sustainable gardening” for decades. A Google search leads to 18,700,000 results. But there are many myths, or misconceptions, about how sustainability applies to gardening. Here are five common myths. Visit the In Harmony...
Feb 9, 2016 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care
You’ve probably read about the alarming decline of bees. Bees face many threats, such as pesticides, loss of habitat and the spread of diseases. This is a big deal because bees are essential to most of the food we eat. You can help in your own garden by bringing in...
