Aug 22, 2025 | Lawn Care, Watering
Temperatures are expected to stay in the 80s throughout the week, so don’t forget to give your lawn the water it needs to stay healthy! Smart lawn watering tips How much water? Lawns needs about one inch of water per week, depending on your soil, site conditions and...
Jul 31, 2025 | Tree Care, Watering
Drought stress is an increasing concern for our urban trees, including the trees in our yards. As our changing climate brings hotter weather and less rain, many urban trees are suffering. Summer tends to be hot and dry in Seattle, but this year is much drier than...
Jun 27, 2025 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Watering
As hot weather returns next week, here are watering tips to help your landscape stay happy and healthy. How to water 1. Water slowly and deeply Water will soak deeply into the soil, encouraging deep roots. Your plants will be stronger and will tolerate hot, dry...
Jun 10, 2025 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Tree Care, Watering
Seattle is experiencing unprecedented heat even before the official start of summer. On Sunday, June 8, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reached a high of 90°F at 5 pm, surpassing the previous record of 87°F, which was set in 1948 and matched in 2015. The...
May 22, 2025 | Recommended Plants, Watering
As our summers grow hotter and drier, we need to look carefully at the plants we choose for our landscape. Plants that do well in drought conditions are likely to be more successful with less work. How has summer weather changed? Seattle’s summers have warmed...
Mar 21, 2025 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Watering
Spring has arrived! Yes, we know it has been raining, but don’t ignore your irrigation system. Spring is the right time to inspect, adjust and maintain your system. A little attention now will save you lots of water (and money) during the hot and dry summer....
Aug 30, 2024 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering
A soil probe is a great way to find out how deeply you have watered. Watering your trees, shrubs, perennials and lawn deeply will encourage the plants to grow deep roots. This will make them healthier and more drought-tolerant. You can also use the probe to find out...
Jun 6, 2024 | Tree Care, Watering
Why you need to water It is very important to water your newly planted trees during the establishment period (first five years after planting). This is just as important as where you plant them for their long-term health and resilience. Planting a tree is a critical...
May 16, 2024 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Watering
Think about Goldilocks and the Three Bears when you water your lawn and garden. Too little water and too much water are both bad for your plants. Water like Goldilocks: just right. Too little water Drought stress has a number of harmful impacts on garden plants. Lawns...
Aug 24, 2023 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Tree Care, Watering
The climate is changing, with “normal” weather proving more elusive. This affects how we approach our landscapes. “Aberrant temperatures with searing heat and extended drought, or heavy wind and rain, crippling snowstorms and treacherous ice might...
Aug 14, 2023 | Lawn Care, Video, Watering
It is really hot this week. Don’t forget to water your lawn! Good watering practices are key to a healthy lawn that will naturally resist weeds, moss and insect pests. Bottom line: water your lawn slowly and deeply from May to October. Your lawn needs one to two...
Jul 28, 2023 | Tree Care, Watering
Many of us expect that our trees will be fine all summer without any additional water. However, this turns out not to be true, especially as our summers get hotter and drier. In recent years we have seen more signs of drought stress in our clients’ trees. Unlike...
Jul 14, 2023 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Watering
We are likely to have a hot, dry summer this year. According to the Washington State Climatologist, “The three-month outlook for July through September (JAS) is indicating higher chances of above normal temperatures across Washington State.” The state...
Jun 8, 2023 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Tree Care, Watering
How long should you water the plants in your landscape: your trees, shrubs, perennials and lawn? There are many factors that go into watering correctly, and every landscape situation is unique and different. (We are not addressing annuals and vegetable gardens, both...
May 10, 2023 | Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Tree Care, Watering
Some people think they are helping the planet by not watering their landscape. But plants can’t survive without water. Your landscape provides values to you and to the planet. Green spaces cool your neighborhood, trees help keep the air and water clean, flowers...
