Dec 13, 2024 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Nature, Recommended Plants, Wildlife
At this point in the holiday season, many of us are busy buying gifts. This year, consider giving gifts that support nature. The birds and bees will thank you, along with the beneficial critters in your soil, plants in your yard and gardeners in your life. Here are...
Jul 18, 2024 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Nature, Pest Control, Wildlife
Some people are afraid of bats, but we think bats are getting a bum rap. They play valuable roles in controlling pests, pollinating flowers and dispersing seeds. And you don’t need to fear them. Bat myths First, let’s dispel some bat myths. “Contrary...
Jan 13, 2023 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Recommended Plants, Wildlife
Would you like to improve your yard’s contribution to helping birds, wildlife, pollinators and the planet in 2023? Here are a few steps you could take to help nature in your yard in 2023. Plant native plants and flowers “Native plants improve water...
Jun 21, 2022 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Lawn Care, Nature, Recommended Plants, Wildlife
June 20-26 is National Pollinator Week. The US Senate unanimously approved designating National Pollinator Week 14 years ago. Pollinator Week has grown into an international celebration. It promotes the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies,...
Feb 19, 2022 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Pest Control, Wildlife
In Harmony uses natural methods to support pollinators in our clients’ landscapes. For example, we favor landscape designs that include plants that attract pollinators, and our natural lawn, tree and shrub care services help landscapes stay healthy so our...
Jun 22, 2021 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Recommended Plants, Wildlife
Pollinators are critical to our food supply and natural resources. Pollinator Week is an annual celebration of these animals and insects. When we think of pollinators, we often think of bees. And yes, bees are the most important pollinator. But pollinators also...
Apr 21, 2020 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Landscape Care, Nature, Recommended Plants, Video, Watering, Wildlife
[Ed. note: While our business is closed to reduce spread of the coronavirus, we are editing and reprinting some of our popular blog posts.] Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Now that we are staying at home, it is a good time to look at how you can help...
Apr 2, 2020 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Recommended Plants, Wildlife
You may be looking for sources of comfort during this uncertain time. This would be a good time to encourage birds to visit your yard. You can enjoy watching these beautiful creatures and listening to bird songs. And you can do something good for the earth. Birds are...
Feb 15, 2019 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Garden Care, Pest Control, Recommended Plants, Wildlife
During this harsh winter weather, you may think about our wild friends. Birds, wildlife, native bees and other pollinators may have a hard time finding food, water and shelter. If you have a bird feeder, make sure it has plenty of food. In Harmony has always valued...
Apr 11, 2017 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Pest Control, Wildlife
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 good bugs and birds. Welcome bees and other beneficial insects, birds and other wildlife to your yard. Attracting good...
Dec 1, 2015 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Landscape Design, Nature, Recommended Plants, Tree Care, Wildlife
At this time of year, many families bring evergreen trees into our homes. We decorate them with lights, ornaments and garland, and we savor their sweet fragrance. We even sing carols to them: “Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree! Thy leaves are so...
Jun 18, 2015 | Eco-friendly Gardening, Wildlife
This week we celebrate the pollinators that are vital to our ecosystems. June 15-21 is National Pollinator Week. The celebration is part of a larger effort by the Pollinator Partnership to protect pollinators and their habitat across North America and globally. “About...
Jun 15, 2015 | Wildlife
Make your garden sing! Your garden is a refuge for you and your family. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could hear the sweet melody of songbirds while you’re enjoying your yard? Many species of songbirds are declining due to habitat loss. You can easily create...
Jun 8, 2015 | Wildlife
You probably know that “snags” or dead and dying trees are valuable for birds and other wildlife. Over 1,200 wildlife species rely on dead, dying or hollow trees for dens, roost areas and feeding sites. Did you know that living trees with dead or dying limbs are at...
