Landscape maintenance can cover a broad range of tasks. And, as we know, in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington, there is an abundance of tasks that can be performed throughout the year to improve your yard and landscape areas. In this post, we’ll discuss what a basic landscape maintenance package should include.
Mulching Your Yard
Winter is approaching quickly, and, for us within the Camas, Vancouver, and Washougal, Washington areas, that means soggy and/or frozen yards. The cold weather can have adverse effects on your yard and plants. One great way to ensure the health of your plants is by mulching. Mulching has various other benefits as well, which we will cover below.
How to Prepare Your Yard for Winter
Winter is right around the corner here in the Camas and Washougal, Washington area. Before long, frosty weather will greet us every morning. Due to the colder weather, the need for mowing and weeding has slowed, but there are still plenty of things that should be getting done around your house and yard.
Dangers of Pet Waste
The relationship between a dog and its owner is a fulfilling one; a relationship many of us here in Camas and Washougal, and Vancouver Washington share. This bond can be full of spontaneity and love. However, “man’s best friend” doesn’t come without some inconveniences. Being the clean-up service for our furry friends is a truly undesirable process; one that can contribute to an environmental ripple effect.
Leaf Cleanup
Fall is officially in full swing here, in Washougal, Vancouver, and Camas, Washington. Amongst the falling rain, leaves are dropping as well. Though the leaves can be a beautiful sight to behold, they can also wreak havoc on your lawn and yard.
Benefits of Using Landscape Rock
Are you looking to spruce up your yard in Camas and Washougal, or Vancouver, Washington? Tired of tending to weeds throughout your garden beds? Or do you just want to add a completely new look to your landscape? Using rock to accent your landscape may be the answer for you. Here, we’ll discuss the benefits of using landscape rock.
Preparing your Yard for Fall
Fall is clearly on the way here in the Pacific Northwest. And, if you live in Camas, Washougal, or Vancouver, Washington, now is the time to prepare your yard for fall. In this post, you will find some helpful tips for preparing your yard for fall weather.
Lawn Maintenance: Professional Vs DIY
As summer’s warm weather fades away and autumn begins to show signs of returning here in Camas, Vancouver, and Washougal, Washington, many people are hit with the dread that comes along with the first sign of newly sprouting weeds, grass growing vigorously, and an abundance of leaves falling. Tall grass means a mow is in order, but what’s the right way to go about it? Today we’ll be discussing the pros and cons that are involved with the DIY and professional landscape approaches.
Watering Your Lawn: The Right Way
For most of the year in the Pacific Northwest, we live with the luxury of not having to worry about watering our lawns. But when the rain finally stops, and the days get warmer, here in Vancouver, Camas, and Washougal, Washington, it’s high time to bust out your go-to watering system. Be it a hose end sprinkler or an in-ground system, it’s always worth brushing up on lawn watering techniques as the rainy season fades away.
Having a healthy lawn is usually the result of trial and error. Dethatching, aerating, over-seeding and fertilizing all make a dramatic difference, but even the effects of these beneficial services can be hindered by improper watering. Our hope by the end of this post is to educate you on effective watering habits that will, hopefully, equip you with the information needed to enjoy a happy, healthy lawn.
Compost Methods
Food waste in the United States, and, indeed, throughout Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington, is a genuine problem. The average American family produces up to twenty pounds of unnecessary food waste per month. Even those who are environmentally conscious can’t help but let their eggs shells, tea bags, and banana peels slip through the cracks from time to time. Although these offenses may seem insignificant, food waste piles up in landfills devoid of the oxygen necessary for natural decomposition. Instead, the food decomposes anaerobically and produces methane, a harmful greenhouse gas.
The problem at hand appears to be a daunting one, with no definitive solution. And, while the former may be true, the latter couldn’t be more wrong. Composting is a painless process that if practiced universally and implemented diligently, can make a significant difference. By the end of this post you will be better educated on composting methods and, if you haven’t already started, will persuade you to make composting a part of your everyday life.