Nov 28, 2018 , This is a great time of year to take a close look at your trees and shrubs. Now that deciduous plants have lost their leaves, you can better see their shape and branches. Perhaps you have a plant that is growing too densely. There may be branches that are dead.
Oct 4, 2018 , Our compost tea brewers are up and running. Soon we will begin spraying compost tea on our clients’ landscapes as part of our natural tree and shrub care service. Our clients tell us that they have seen healthier plants, more flowers and less disease. Aug 23, 2018 , We have written a number of blog posts this year about how important water is to the health of your plants. Spider mites are one more example of why plants need enough water.
Our summer’s hot, dry weather is hard on your plants. It is easy for them to get drought. Jun 8, 2018 , Roses are in bloom right now in Seattle. Many people love the beauty and fragrance of roses. But growing roses in western Washington can be challenging. Our moist, cool weather is ideal for diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildew.
Vegetable Garden Care Tips
May 24, 2018 Did you buy new plants at a spring plant sale or your local nursery? Here are tips on how to plant it and water it, so it gets off to a good. May 15, 2018 , Our current warm, sunny weather is the beginning of the dry season. Your plants will need water throughout the summer. Here are some tips on smart ways to water.
Water slowly and deeply for healthy plants. The best practice is to water deeply and less often. Apr 26, 2018 , The warm and sunny weather we have had this week is a precursor of the hot, dry summer we can expect ahead. In an average year, Seattle’s monthly rainfall is five or six inches in December and January but less than an inch in July and August. Watering your.
Apr 5, 2018 , “Plants can’t survive without water.” I bet you won’t find anyone who will disagree with that statement. But many homeowners act as if it wasn’t true. They let their plants go for months during the dry summer season without giving them. Mar 1, 2018 , How much time last year did you spend pulling weeds in your garden? Wouldn’t you rather spend that time enjoying your garden? Here is a tip: mulch is an effective way to reduce weed growth. It won’t stop weeds completely, but it will dramatically curtail.
Feb 6, 2018 , Would you like to have more fruits and flowers in your yard? One way is to bring in mason bees. Making a home for mason bees in your yard will increase your fruit harvest and encourage native plants.
You have probably read about the alarming decline in bees and other. Jan 30, 2018 , Take time between rainstorms to walk around your yard and look at your trees and shrubs. Do you find ones that are growing too densely? Do you see crossing branches or branches?
Do you see signs of damage or disease? Mid to late winter is an excellent time to prune. Jan 18, 2018 , Some unwanted insects and mites survive the winter on the bark of trees and shrubs.
In Harmony applies dormant oils as needed in winter to manage these pests. We use dormant oils to control soft-bodied pests such as scales, mites and aphids. Oils are commonly used on. Nov 28, 2017 , Winter is a great time to do structural pruning. Since the leaves are gone, you can easily see the plant’s branching structure. It is also easier to detect damaged and diseased branches.
The plants are dormant, so diseases and insects that can invade pruning. Nov 14, 2017 , We are now applying effective microorganisms to our clients’ trees and shrubs. This is a mixture of beneficial bacteria and beneficial fungi. It builds biological activity in soils, helping your plants to stay healthy. This video explains what EM is, what it. Oct 31, 2017 , At this time of year, clients often ask us about mushrooms that have sprouted in their lawn or garden beds.
Since this is a common problem, we are updating and reposting a blog post from last year. Should you be concerned? In most cases, the mushrooms are completely.