Feb 20, 2020 | Lawn Care, Pest Control
Chafer beetles appear to be spreading in our region. We have recently gotten several comments in response to last year’s blog post about chafer beetles. People describe lawns that crows have ripped to shreds while looking for beetle larvae. Here is more...
Feb 14, 2020 | Lawn Care, Recommended Plants
How does your lawn look? Has moss invaded your lawn during this wet winter? If your lawn is healthy and in a location that favors grass, it can outcompete moss. Still, our cool, damp climate in western Washington provides an ideal environment for moss to thrive. You...
Jan 16, 2020 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Tree Care
In Harmony service technicians visit our clients’ landscapes several times a year to build the health of their trees, shrubs and lawns. Perhaps you are a client for one of our services and wonder what else we do. We offer both natural lawn care and natural tree...
Oct 17, 2019 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Pest Control
After it rains, you might see mushrooms sprouting in your lawn or garden beds. Clients often ask us if they should worry about these mushrooms. Should you be concerned? In most cases, having mushrooms in your lawn is a good sign. It means that it is healthy, with...
Jul 11, 2019 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Lawn Care
Lawns take a beating in the summer from hot and dry conditions. We use corn gluten to help dormant and drought-stressed lawns. If you are an In Harmony lawn care client, one of our service techs will apply it to your lawn this summer. Corn gluten is an all-natural...
Jun 20, 2019 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Lawn Care
Our natural lawn, tree and shrub care services have always used organic products to build soil health. We choose a variety of products that feed soil microorganisms. These tiny critters work to keep plants healthy. What we use We are now using Hendrikus fertilizer...
Apr 19, 2019 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering
Spring is a good time to think about how much water your plants will need this growing season and how you will provide it. Our watering resources will help you water properly to keep your plants healthy. Last year we had very little rain in May and June. Some plants...
Apr 5, 2019 | Lawn Care, Pest Control
Are you seeing signs of moles in your lawn? Many people struggle with these small but destructive animals. Here are some tips on how to manage moles in your yard. Mole hills and tunnels Moles tunnel beneath the soil looking for food. In the process, they may create...
Mar 20, 2019 | Landscape Design, Lawn Care
The warm, sunny weather this week has made us think about spring and summer. It’s time to take a stroll around the landscape and see how your plants are doing as the growth season starts. How does your lawn look? Has moss invaded after the tough winter? Moss...
Jan 17, 2019 | Lawn Care, Video
As our long-time clients know, our approach has always focused on building the health of the soil. If your lawn has weeds or is thin and patchy, improving soil health will help the lawn grow more thickly and crowd out weeds. It will also boost the lawn’s color....
Sep 20, 2018 | Lawn Care, Pest Control, Video
This summer broke records (again) for heat and drought. How did your lawn fare? If your lawn is looking brown and unhealthy, give it some loving care. Fall rains are returning. Now is a good time to assess your lawn care practices and take steps to improve lawn...
