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Now is the time to aerate and overseed your lawn

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...

Dealing with moss problems in lawns

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...

How to mow to keep your lawn healthy

Mar 17, 2016 | Lawn Care, Video

The grass is growing, and your lawn may need mowing. Before you get out the mower, take a look at this video about how to mow for a healthy lawn. A properly mowed lawn will need less fertilizer, better resist weeds and have less drought stress in summer. The star is...

Five myths of sustainability debunked

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...

Mushrooms in your lawn?

Oct 15, 2015 | Disease Control, Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Lawn Care, Tree Care

After it rains, mushrooms may pop up in your lawn or garden beds. Don’t panic! Some of our clients are concerned when they see mushrooms sprouting in their yard. They want to know: Are they harmful to my children or pets? Are they associated with a soil disease?...

Fallen leaves: bad for your lawn, great for your garden

Oct 1, 2015 | Disease Control, Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Lawn Care

  Many trees provide a wondrous show in the fall, with leaves in hues of red, orange,  brown and gold. But once the show is over, those leaves can damage your lawn, so it’s time to get out the rake. What’s the problem? Leaves, especially wet leaves, can thin your...

Watering systems: Wands, hoses and sprinklers

Jul 28, 2015 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering

How do you water slowly and deeply? In this video we explain the best ways to use water wands, two types of sprinklers and soaker hoses. Share this...

How much water? Rain gauges, sensors and tuna cans

Jul 23, 2015 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering

You can save water (and money) by knowing how much comes from rain and from your sprinkler. In this video, In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith talks about ways to measure water. Share this...

Water timers: Make your watering easier

Jul 21, 2015 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering

Hose-end water timers can save you both time and water. In this video, In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith describes a few different types of timers. Share this...

Mowing tips for a healthy lawn

May 25, 2015 | Lawn Care

It’s spring, and everyone’s lawn is growing again. Now is a good time to review your mowing practices. They can make a big difference in how well your lawn performs. Start with your mower. Next time you haul it out of the garage, take a good look. Is the blade sharp?...

Managing moss in the lawn

May 1, 2015 | Lawn Care

When we asked our clients what you wanted to know about your landscape, many of you asked about moss. Moss is a very successful plant in the Pacific Northwest. But you knew that already. If you have moss in your lawn, it means the lawn does not have the right...