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PNW Lawn Alternatives
Creative Ways to Landscape Without a Lawn More homeowners are looking for alternative ways to landscape their homes for a variety of reasons, including a
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Backyard Composting
How to Make Your Own Nutrient-Rich Compost Composting is a simple and effective way to reduce waste, save money, and improve the health of your
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The Advantages of Organic Gardening
Nurturing Nature’s Balance Organic gardening has gained significant popularity in recent years as people become more conscious of the impact of their actions on the
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Planting Bulbs and Tubers for Spring and Summer Blooming
How To Add Year Long Color In Your Yard With Bulbs We’re all familiar with the lovely display of Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils once the
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Pollinators – Protecting and Encouraging
Beautiful and Efficient Garden Pollinators Pollinators are busy in the garden making plants survive, multiplying, and providing fruits, vegetables and beauty. Pollinators are the special
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Best Watering Practices for Your Garden
Are you Watering Enough? Believe it or not, one of the biggest problems in Western Washington summer gardens is that they don’t get enough water.
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Plant These Shrubs in the Fall for Showy Blossoms in Early Spring
Charming and Delightful with Year-Round Color The Japanese Andromeda bush (Pieris japonica) is also known as Lily-of-the-Valley bush for its dangling white bell-shaped flower clusters.
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Landscape Fabric
Is Landscape Fabric Good for Your Garden? Gardening can be a fulfilling activity that can bring joy and satisfaction to those that engage in it.
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Using Compost to Keep Soil Healthy
Compost Improves Plant Health It is safe to say that adding compost to your soil is one of the best things you can do to