Winter storms are here, once again, in the Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver areas. Rain, hail and windy weather have already become rather abundant this fall. The Pacific Northwest is all-too familiar with this kind of weather and the havoc it can wreak on our landscapes. Cleaning up after a storm can be discouraging, oftentimes leaving us with no idea on where to start. Here we will discuss just that: Storm Cleanups.
Cleaning Up Leaves in Fall
Fall is here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. With fall comes the seasonal changing of our landscapes, with windy and rainy weather and the abundant onslaught of leaves. Leaves clutter our lawns, pathways, decks, and patios, as well as our driveways and streets. Leaf litter can accumulate so quickly that before we can do anything about it, these areas are entirely covered. Here we will discuss the effects leaves have on our outdoor spaces as well as what to do about it.
Fall Landscape Preparation
Somehow, summer has all but ended and fall is upon us again here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. Just as fall has seemed to sneak up, so has a new host of landscape tasks. Here are a few things you should consider doing before fall officially arrives.
Summer Landscape Maintenance Tips
Summer in the Pacific Northwest is one of the best times to enjoy all of our outdoor spaces. Warm weather brings barbecues and garden parties and all sorts of entertaining outdoor activities. However, it can also put a strain on your lawn and plants. This article will discuss some tips for keeping your landscape healthy throughout the summer months, here in the Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington area.
Removing Blackberry Organically
Throughout Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, and, indeed, most of Washington State, one of the most abundant invasive species of plant is blackberry. If blackberry is left to grow unfettered, it can quickly grow to consume anything in its path. The good news is that blackberry can be completely removed, the bad news is, no matter what route of removal you take, it will take time and persistence to completely remove. Urban Eden Landscaping strives to approach lawn care as organically as possible, and our approach for blackberry removal is no different. This post will give a brief outline of how to remove blackberry bushes organically.
Summer Lawn Care
Summer is almost upon us here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. Although, with the weather we have been having recently, you could have guessed it had already come. There are several tasks you should consider performing before and during the warmest months of summer.
Spring Cleanup Tasks
Spring has sprung here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. With spring comes an abundance of tasks to complete in our landscapes. It is incredibly easy for most of us to overlook our landscapes during the colder months of winter, but spring often serves as a glaring reminder that we may have been neglecting our yards. Here, we will offer some essential tasks that should be performed during any well-rounded spring landscape cleanup.
Top Organic Weed Control Methods
Spring is here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. Not only that, but the temperature has been uncommonly warm so far. The rising temperatures and sunshine awaken grass and plants from their winter slumber. This awakening also affects undesirable plants or weeds as well. Left unchecked, weeds can quickly overpower your landscape. A lot of us can be intimidated by the prospect of taming these undesirable plants. So, many turn to the use of chemicals to control weed growth. The good news is weed control can be done organically, without the use of harmful chemicals that can have adverse effects on the environment, people, pets, and other animals.
Aeration and Dethatching
Spring has officially arrived! And, while the rainy days will linger on, warmer temperatures and sporadic sunny weather have already begun here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. With spring comes a whole host of landscaping tasks that should be performed in order to keep your yard looking its best. At the top of that list are aeration and dethatching.
Getting Your Yard Ready for Spring
Spring is approaching quickly here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. The changing season brings a host of additional landscape tasks, which can prove daunting to keep up with. Knowing what to focus on and where to start are essential in staying caught up and getting your yard ready for spring.