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...
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...
Jun 2, 2016 | Lawn Care, Video, Watering
It’s going to be hot for the next several days. Time to think about watering your lawn. Did you know that HOW you water your lawn affects its overall health? This video has tips for smart watering to help you grow a lush, healthy lawn. It explains both how to...
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 12, 2016 | Lawn Care, Video
May is a great month to fertilize your lawn. Using organic or slow-release fertilizer will slowly feed your lawn over time. It is also less likely to run off into local streams and lakes. This video explains how to choose fertilizer, how to measure the right amount...
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...
Apr 5, 2016 | Lawn Care, Video
Annual aeration and overseeding are important to keep your lawn green and healthy. Aeration helps air, water and fertilizer penetrate into the root zone. Overseeding thickens the lawns, which helps ward against weeds and moss. Top dressing with compost adds nutrients...
Mar 29, 2016 | Lawn Care
Are you fighting moss in your lawn? Moss invades lawns when the grass does not have the right conditions to be healthy. If the lawn is healthy and in a location that favors grass, it can outcompete moss. Still, western Washington provides an ideal growing environment...
