As the cold weather comes around again and the winds begin to pick up here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington, many of us take that as a sign to head inside and neglect the outdoor work that needs to be done. However, getting out there and getting things done can make the upcoming spring a lot less of a headache. In this blog, we’ll dive into why completing your winter yard work is important. We’ll also go over a couple of tips for making life easier through the cold season.
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5 Benefits of Routine Service
A properly maintained landscape is more than just a beautiful outdoor space, it’s a reflection of your commitment to building a robust and comforting home environment. That being said, maintaining your property on your own in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington can be a laborious chore. Many homeowners view routine lawn service as a discretionary expense, but the benefits far outweigh the costs. After reading this blog, you will learn about and understand 5 different benefits of routine landscaping service.
Creating Privacy with Trees
As our lives become increasingly intertwined with technology, finding ways to carve out personal space becomes a necessity. The best economic solution to this modern-day problem is to create a natural privacy barrier. In this post, we will explain the benefits of incorporating trees to enhance privacy in your living space in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington, along with some tips on selecting the right species and proper maintenance.
3 Vital Winter Lawn Care Tasks
Although it has been a rather mild winter so far here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington, it has only just begun. Cold and stormy weather is fast approaching. Since the weather is still holding out, now is a great time to catch up on some winter lawn care chores, so here we will discuss the top 3 vital winter lawn care tasks.
The Best Time to Pressure Wash
It can be difficult to decide when to pressure wash here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver Washington. Whether it’s your driveway or parking lot, your patio, deck or your fence, there are several key things to consider before pressure washing your home or business. Here we will discuss some factors to consider when deciding on the best time to pressure wash.
5 Top Benefits of Pressure Washing
Hardscapes, like decks and patios, walkways and driveways, fences and parking lots, are incredibly difficult to keep clean here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. This is especially true with the stormy weather we see near constantly throughout the Pacific Northwest. These conditions compound the buildup of grime, dirt, mold and mildew, which is particularly hard to fight, especially without the use of a pressure washer. In this blog we will discuss the 5 top benefits of pressure washing.
Fall Lawn Maintenance Checklist
With fall in full swing here in Camas, Washougal and Vancouver, Washington, we’ve already been experiencing all of the extremes that this time of year has to offer. Contrary to some beliefs on landscaping, fall is not an ideal time to slow your landscaping efforts. The growth and spread of weeds resume in full effect as soon as summer ends, not to mention the incredible abundance of leaf fall. At Urban Eden Landscaping, we pride ourselves on not only providing exceptional services, but providing a wealth of lawn care and landscaping knowledge as well. So, we thought it best to provide a quick checklist to review when tending to your fall lawn maintenance.
Fall Storm Cleanup
Fall weather is right on time this year in Camas, Washougal and Vancouver, Washington. With fall comes an onslaught of stormy weather. High winds and rain, downed trees and limbs, as well as an overabundance of leaf fall, this time of year can become stressful for our lawns and landscapes. That’s why it’s important to keep in mind a good game plan for a fall storm cleanup.
Mowing Properly
Mowing season is definitely in full swing here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. Proper mowing is an artform and can mean the difference between the life and the death of a lawn. As with many tasks, there is a right way and a wrong way to mow your lawn. Here we will discuss a few tips that will ensure you (or your landscape company) are mowing properly.
What is Root Rot?
We have technically made it through the winter months, though the winter’s weather may not be finished with us just yet. We are remaining optimistic that spring weather is on the way! Either way, early spring is usually quite wet here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. This wet environment can easily cause a condition in our plants called root rot. But what is root rot?