Oct 3, 2017 | Lawn Care, Video
Fall is a great time to give your lawn extra care. Aeration and overseeding will help the lawn recover from the hot, dry summer. Fertilizing in fall will help your lawn to develop deep roots over the winter. That means less drought stress next year. Also, now is a...
Sep 14, 2017 | Lawn Care
This summer’s drought and hot temperatures have been tough on lawns. Take steps now to help your lawn recover. A lawn that is stressed is vulnerable to invasion by moss and weeds. You need to help your lawn redevelop its thickness and health, so it can...
Aug 29, 2017 | Lawn Care
We are now applying corn gluten to the lawns of our lawn care clients. Corn gluten is an all-natural fertilizer made from a by-product of the corn milling process. It is very beneficial for dormant and drought-stressed lawns. When used properly, corn gluten can...
Jun 1, 2017 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering
It’s hard to believe after the wet winter we’ve had, but the weather is getting warmer and drier. Time to think about watering your lawn and garden. Our YouTube channel contains several videos with tips about how to water your lawn and garden. These tips...
May 25, 2017 | Lawn Care, Video, Watering
Do you know how much water your sprinkler is putting on your lawn? This video has step-by-step instructions to measure your sprinkler output. We recommend watering your lawn one inch each week. If you let your lawn go dormant in the summer, we recommend watering one...
May 23, 2017 | Lawn Care
Moss is a problem for many homeowners. Here is an infographic with quick tips on how to manage moss in your lawn. Contact us for help with these solutions. We can fertilize, apply lime, fix drainage problems, aerate and overseed, prune trees, or design and install a...
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...
