Gardening season is upon us here in Vancouver, Camas and Washougal, Washington! A plant’s ability to thrive in a garden is dependent on many factors. Sunlight and water both play a significant role, but there is one element that is arguably the most important to a successful garden: Soil.

There’s no better way to get your soil ready for planting than by tilling. By the end of this post, the reader will be fluent in all things tilling and will have the information necessary to establish a healthy, functional garden plot.

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It is finally springtime in Camas, Vancouver, and Washougal, Washington! Spring is a great time to aerate and dethatch your lawn. This post will discuss the process and benefits of aerating and dethatching your lawn.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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