May 2, 2017 | Lawn Care, Pest Control, Video
Last May we published a blog post on how to manage moles in your yard. It was one of our most popular blog posts ever. It’s probably because many of you struggle with these small but destructive critters. We are posting it again as a public service to our...
Apr 20, 2017 | Lawn Care
Did you notice that the grass in your lawn is growing rapidly? This spring’s wet weather has had a big impact on growth. The rain has also made it tough to mow, so your grass may be getting pretty long. This is a good time to review your mowing practices. They...
Apr 6, 2017 | Disease Control, Lawn Care
Have you seen yellow, brown or dead-looking patches in your lawn this spring? It may be infected with red thread. Our current wet weather pattern provides prime conditions for fungal diseases to sprout on grass and other plants. Overwatering and light, drizzly rains...
Apr 4, 2017 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Lawn Care, Recommended Plants, Watering
April is Earth Month. Each week this month we will feature a blog post about steps you can take to help protect our planet. This week’s feature is water quality. The steps you take in your yard and garden can have a big impact on how clean our lakes and streams...
Jan 19, 2017 | Garden Care, Landscape Design, Lawn Care, Nature, Recommended Plants
Are you contemplating changes to your landscape? Perhaps a new patio, updated plantings or a water feature? Check out Houzz for ideas. Houzz is a photo-based platform for home and garden remodeling and design. Browse thousands of photos and save them to ideabooks....
Jan 3, 2017 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video
We are now applying lime to our clients’ lawns. Adding lime to soil will improve the lawn’s color and health. Most Northwest soils have acidic soil (low pH). Adding lime will raise the soil’s pH, which helps your lawn and other plants absorb nutrients and...
Dec 23, 2016 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Design, Lawn Care, Nature
Keeping resolutions starts with good intentions. But it doesn’t hurt to have a little nudge in the right direction to make them stick. According to a Pew Research Study published in October 2016, “Three-quarters of Americans say that they are particularly concerned...
Nov 1, 2016 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video
A soil test will help you find out how to make your lawn and garden healthier. It’s simple to collect soil samples and send them to a laboratory, and testing is not expensive. The results will determine your soil’s pH and nutrient levels. This video shows...
Oct 20, 2016 | Disease Control, Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Lawn Care, Tree Care
Fallen leaves are both a detriment to your lawn and a benefit to your garden beds. This is an important topic, so we are updating a blog post from last fall. Many trees provide a wondrous show in the fall, with leaves in hues of red, orange, brown and gold. But once...
Oct 18, 2016 | Disease Control, Eco-friendly Gardening, Lawn Care
After all the rain we’ve had lately, you may see that mushrooms have sprouted in your lawn or garden beds. Should you be concerned? In most cases, the mushrooms are completely harmless, and they provide concrete benefits to your yard and plants. If you have...
Oct 11, 2016 | Lawn Care, Video
Annual aeration and overseeding are important to keep your lawn green and healthy. We are now scheduling this service. Call us if you would like us to aerate and overseed your lawn. Aeration Over time your soil naturally becomes compacted in the upper 1 to 1-1/2...
Oct 6, 2016 | Lawn Care, Pest Control
Adult crane flies emerge from the soil beneath lawns and other grassy areas in late summer and fall. They have very long legs and look like large mosquitoes. They may drive you crazy, but they are harmless. They don’t bite or sting. Contrary to what chemical...
Sep 27, 2016 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video
Fall is a great time to apply lime to your lawn. Most Northwest soils have acidic soil (low pH). Adding lime will raise the soil’s pH, which helps your lawn and other plants absorb nutrients and grow better. This video tells you how to determine the amount of...
Jul 22, 2016 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Lawn Care
You hear a lot these days about gluten and how people are shying away from gluten in diets. But did you know that one of the best products to put on your lawn is corn gluten? Corn gluten is an all-natural fertilizer made from a by-product of manufacturing corn starch....
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...
