It’s that time of year again here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington: Springtime! Spring is when most plants come out of dormancy and begin to grow vigorously. It is also the time to assess and cleanup the messes that fall and winter have left around your yard. Preparing your yard for the nicer months of spring can seem daunting and overwhelming, but Urban Eden is here to help! In this article, we’ll discuss the best course of action for tackling a spring yard preparation.
Invasive Ivy Removal
English ivy (also known as hedera helix) is an invasive plant species that was imported into the United States from Europe for decorative purposes. This plant runs rampant throughout the Pacific Northwest, especially in Camas, Vancouver, and Washougal, Washington. Furthermore, Oregon has even banned the sale and distribution of English ivy due to its invasive and destructive nature. In this post, we will discuss the invasive attributes of English ivy and the best removal practices.
Organic Weed Control & the Importance of Weeding
Controlling the growth of various undesirable plants (aka “weeds“) can prove to be a rather tedious and demanding process; especially if you choose to treat weeds organically instead of treating them with harmful chemicals. In the Pacific Northwest, weeds tend to grow rampantly, which is particularly true in the Camas, Vancouver, and Washougal, Washington areas. In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of weeding as well as a few organic methods for treating the growth and spread of weeds.
Pruning Roses
It’s winter here in Camas, Vancouver, and Washougal, Washington. Most plants go dormant during these colder months and roses are no exception. Therefore, winter is the best time to prune your roses without the risk of shocking your plant. This post will discuss what to look for when pruning roses. Note: since there are many types of roses, the tips in this article will be a rough guideline to follow for pruning most rose bushes.
Blackberry Removal
Himalayan blackberries, also known as Armenian blackberries, are a fast-growing invasive weed, that is ever-present in Vancouver, Camas and Washougal, Washington. Left unchecked, these blackberry plants will consume everything in their path. Keeping these invasive plants at bay can be a challenging task; a task that Urban Eden is always happy to perform. Since Urban Eden likes to avoid the use of harmful chemicals and herbicides, this article will discuss ways for removing blackberry bushes without the using these substances.
Hedge Trimming
The colder weather is slowing down here in the Vancouver, Camas and Washougal, Washington area. Which means spring will soon be returning to the Pacific Northwest. Late winter and early spring are great times to start trimming up your hedges. When to Trim As we stated, late winter and very early spring is the best ... Read more
Pruning Fruit Trees
Your Guide to Tree Pruning Correctly The cold months of winter are upon us here in Vancouver, Camas, and Washougal, Washington. And, though the grass has slowed its growth, there is a multitude of other landscape tasks that need to be done during this time. One of the most overlooked tasks is pruning; especially pruning … Read more
Preparing Your Yard for Winter
Winter has arrived in the Pacific Northwest and the temperature is dropping quickly in the Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington area. Although the need for mowing and weeding has slowed, there are plenty of other tasks that need to be performed throughout winter to keep your yard healthy throughout the year. So, here are a few tips for preparing your yard for winter.
Protecting Your Plants From Frost
Winter is just around the corner here in Camas & Washougal, and Vancouver Washington. Winter brings cold temperatures and the threat of frost and freezing. If you’re worried about your plants dying due to cold weather, there are several things you can do to prevent this.
The Benefits of Mulching
Adding mulch to your plants and garden beds in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington, is one of the simplest and most beneficial things you can do for your yard. Mulch can come in a variety of materials, including various types of barks (i.e. cedar, hemlock, pine, etc.), wood chips, fallen leaves, or compost. Mulching is the simple act of applying a layer of these materials over plant or garden beds. There are many advantages to mulching, but we will discuss a few of the most beneficial.