Archive for August 2012
Ripening green tomatoes in the Seattle area
Here are some tips to get your green tomatoes to ripen on the vine.
Read MoreUpgrade your sprinkler system to save water and money
It’s now time to consider sprinkler irrigation upgrades. New sprinkler technology has made it easy to save water.
Read MoreMaintain your sprinkler system to save water and money
Does your sprinkler system need a tune-up? Does it leak, spray water where it shouldn’t, spit out air, or has simply stopped working? Just like a water heater, furnace or other appliance in your home, sprinkler systems need regular tune-ups to keep them working properly.
Read MoreHimalayan blackberries – the noxious weed that makes fantastic pie
For about 11 months out of the year, when you’re not eating them in pies, Himalayan blackberries pose a royal headache.
Read MoreBrown lawns aren’t necessarily dead lawns – care for your lawn during a hot, dry summer
Many homeowners in Seattle choose to let their lawn go brown and dormant during the dry summer months, knowing the grass bounce back in the fall. Learns tips on how to care for your lawn during dry weather.
Read MoreFire-resistant landscapes – creating a defensible space around your home
With wildfires raging in the Puget Sound and the West, fire experts offer techniques for homeowners can help protect their homes from wildfires with fire-resistant plants and other ideas.
Read MoreGood bugs, bad bugs – take time to figure out which ones you should keep around
They’re squishy. They’re slimy. They have weird spiky things coming out of their heads. Bugs are unsightly creatures, and creepy to boot. But many of them are fairly benign in the vegetable garden.
Read MoreCommon questions about using rain barrels in the Seattle area
We get a lot of questions about rain barrels from customers, so we’ve tackled a couple of them here.
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