May 10, 2016 | Tree Care, Video
Have you planted a tree in your yard recently? New trees need regular water during the first few growing seasons to help them build strong, deep roots. Water bags, commonly known as Tree Gators, provide a convenient way to ensure that your young trees get slow, deep...
May 5, 2016 | Garden Care, Video, Watering
Did all the spring blooms get you excited about your garden? Did you buy new plants or trees from your local nursery or plant sale? Now what? You will be more successful if you start out right: prepare the hole, plant at the proper depth and width, and give the new...
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 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...
Feb 16, 2016 | Recommended Plants, Tree Care, Video
Do you like the idea of eating apples off your own tree? Perhaps you haven’t planted a tree because you have heard that our damp climate makes it challenging to grow apples. The good news is that you can successfully grow healthy, delicious apples in western...
Sep 1, 2015 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Video
Mulch is one of the best things you can do for your garden. Learn about different types of mulch, including bark, arborist chips, compost and sheet mulch. Find out how to properly apply mulch to save water and reduce weeds. Share this...
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...
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...
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...
Jul 10, 2015 | Garden Care, Tree Care, Video, Watering
Newly planted trees need regular watering for 2-3 growing seasons. In this video, In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith shows how to use Tree Gators to effectively water your young tree. Share this...
Jul 7, 2015 | Garden Care, Video, Watering
How do you get a new plant off to a good start? In this video Ladd Smith, In Harmony co-owner, explains what to do. Share this...
Jul 1, 2015 | Garden Care, Video, Watering
It’s hot out, and plants are getting stressed. How should you water your plants for the best results? In this video, In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith talks about why and how to water slowly and deeply. Share this...