If you haven’t already planted an herb garden, you should know that there are a number of herbs that truly love the Pacific Northwest. Planting and maintaining a happy little herb garden in Seattle is easy if you know which herbs are most likely to thrive here. And May is the ideal time to establish…
Spring is an important month for home maintenance. Don’t neglect your biggest investment because the spring weather can add stress to your home! The exterior of your home will be the focus during the spring months. Below are the most important things you can do to care for your property before summer arrives: Inspect the…
It’s the middle of April and that means it’s time to get your yard ready for the beauty of another Seattle spring! Though you may not be able to really dig into the garden or do heavy landscaping this early in the year, you can still do some light prep work to bring out the…
Spring in Seattle means the beginning of sunny weather and warmer temperatures, but it also means it’s time to do some home maintenance! March is an excellent time to inspect your property and make sure that your home is in tip-top condition for those extra rays of sunshine that the summer months bring. Below are…
As the leaves start to change colors, you may be preparing to say goodbye to your beautiful flower beds. You don’t have to go into fall and winter with a cold, stark landscape. There are several plants that will provide a pop of color on a dreary fall day. Our team at Greenwood Hardware can…
If your deck looks tired and old, it is time to give it a face lift and make it a source of pride in your backyard. Decks get used and abused and are rarely giving the tender, loving care they need. It doesn’t take much to transform your deck from an unsightly, well-used addition to…
Do you love the look of pretty window boxes with gorgeous flowers blooming throughout the summer? Maybe you want to take that look and spread it around your front and backyard without taking the time and energy to build flower boxes. You can! There is a quick and easy solution, and you will find it…
It is almost that time of year that all Americans love to celebrate with a backyard barbecue with friends and family — the 4th of July. As you plan your festivities for the holiday weekend, you will want to help get into the spirit of things with coordinating décor. You can put your unique stamp…
When you think about controlling harmful pests like aphids in your garden and your orchard, you may automatically jump to the conclusion you need some kind of chemical spray. For many people, they would prefer to keep their yard and garden as chemical free as possible. Organic gardening is a growing trend for many reasons….
With Spring here and the trees in full bloom, it is time to start thinking about what you can do to make the Pacific Northwest a better place to live. One way to do that is by limiting the amount of waste that is produced. Another way is helping your neighbors have healthy meals, even…