Washington is famous for the lush green forests around the Pacific Northwest. The evergreen state is something in which people in the area are very proud. Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year in the Pacific Northwest with the tulips in full bloom and the grass coming out of dormancy and soaking…
Spring is the perfect time to get your lawn back in tip top shape. Last year’s dry summer lead to a lot of dead spots in lawns all over the Pacific Northwest. For many homeowners, this is a big deal especially for those who take a great deal of pride in having a beautiful, lush…
Concrete is a versatile and useful part of the landscaping around the home. We park our cars on a concrete slab, put our patio furniture on concrete and walk along paths of poured concrete. It is a common part of the outside of our home that we tend to ignore. We are always walking on…
A terrarium is a beautiful addition to any room or office space. It is a tiny garden in a jar that is whimsical and will be a conversation piece. Terrariums are not always large habitats for reptiles and other critters. They can hold gorgeous flowers that will remind you of spring, especially on rainy days….
It feels great to do something good for the people around you in your community. Maybe you like to volunteer at the local soup kitchen or donate food to the food bank. Cleaning up trash around the block is another way to make your little corner of the world a little brighter and more beautiful….
It’s that time of year, and that means starting vegetable seeds inside, so they are ready to go when the last freeze is behind us. With the rather short growing season in the Pacific Northwest, it is helpful to start things like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers indoors. This adds several weeks to the growing season…
It won’t be long before the first blooms show up throughout the Pacific Northwest indicating a spring is just around the corner. Spring is refreshing and exciting. It means it is time to get ready to head outside and take care of the yard after a muddy winter. There is always a lot to do…
It is official; the groundhog has declared we will have an early spring! It doesn’t happen all that often, and it is definitely something you will want to take full advantage of. It is time to start thinking about what you will put in your garden this year to brighten up your landscaping. Splashes of…
Every day it seems like you find something new in the house that needs a little attention. Whether it is something like a squeaky door, a cabinet hanging wrong or a gutter pulling away from the house, it all needs fixing before it becomes a bigger problem. You may assume you have to live with…
It is time to get your flower beds ready for what appears to be an early spring. The Pacific Northwest is famous for its tulips, which are a beautiful addition to any flower garden, but there are plenty of other bulbs that grow well in our wet climate! Once those bulbs fade, you will want…