October, 2012 | Ecoyards

Got a mystery plant? The University of Washington Botanic Gardens are here to help

By Ecoyards | October 31, 2012

The plant detectives at the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens help the public identify plants.

Gardening in planting strips

By Ecoyards | October 27, 2012

A landscaped roadside area with green ground cover, succulents, rocks, gravel, and a few young trees near a sidewalk.

Residents all over Seattle are making use of these parking strips to plant vegetables, install raised beds and to add extra beautify to their landscapes.

Showy fall colors in the Seattle area

By Ecoyards | October 24, 2012

A Japanese maple tree with dense red leaves covers part of a small stone garden ornament in front of a house.

Gardens in the Northwest can put on spectacular displays of colors during the autumn.

Fall gardening tasks – put your garden to bed for the winter

By Ecoyards | October 12, 2012

A field of crimson clover flowers with green leaves, showing numerous red flower spikes under an overcast sky.

It’s time to get cracking on fall tasks in the garden.

To peat or not to peat

By Ecoyards | October 10, 2012

A small pond surrounded by moss and dense coniferous trees in a forested area.

Peatlands play an important role in the environment, and some question whether harvest peat for horticulture is sustainable.