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?
Most Common Lawn Grasses in Washington State
Are you planning on reseeding or overseeding your lawn this spring in Camas, Washougal, or Vancouver, Washington? Sometimes, it can be difficult to figure out where to begin. Perhaps the best place to start is by determining which type of grass you would like to plant. Here, we will discuss the most common lawn grasses in Washington State.
Grass Root Systems
Here in the Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington area, we tend to love the outdoors and nature in general. Our lawns are no exception. In order to better understand our lawns, we thought it may be helpful to delve into what, primarily, makes up our lawns: Grass. And what better way to understand grass than to understand grass root systems.