Have you fantasized about sitting on your back deck with your favorite cold drink in your hand, the barbecue going and the kids running around the backyard? Who hasn’t! If you have a deck that is in shambles or need to build a new deck, head into Greenwood Hardware to pick up your supplies. Summers…
One of the benefits of living in the Pacific Northwest is all the rain and moisture (our current heat wave notwithstanding). This makes it the perfect environment for lots of lush green plant life. Unfortunately, all the shade and dampness is also a recipe for moss, mold and mildew. Everybody knows the dangers of mold…
We are lucky to have plenty of rain in the Pacific Northwest (our current heat wave notwithstanding), which means we have lots of trees and other green foliage to provide us plenty of shade in the summer. Sometimes, it can be a little tough to grow certain plants that require plenty of sunshine and heat…
There has been a lot of talk in the past few years about going organic. It has become increasingly clear that pesticides and some chemical fertilizers are really not good for us or the environment! When you visit your grocery store, you are likely to find an entire section dedicated to organic foods. There are…
With all the talk about drought lately, it is understandable and quite prudent that water conservation be discussed. We can all do a little something to help conserve one of the most precious resources we have—water. Every single person can participate in water conservation, without going to extremes. Greenwood Hardware cares about our local community…
If you have gotten your garden in and are patiently waiting for your plants to sprout or bloom, you are like so many others of us in the Pacific Northwest. This is the time of year many of us cherish! We get to work in the garden with dreams of harvesting fruits and veggies in…
Our recent beautiful weather (don’t worry, it’s coming back as of tomorrow!) has probably driven you outdoors and into your yard. As you look around your yard, you have probably noticed it could use a little update to get it ready for another season of summer fun outdoors. No matter if you are completely overhauling…
Earth Day is only celebrated once a year, but there are things we should all be doing every single day to help lessen the negative impact on our environment. Earth Day is one way to shed some light on the situation and spur action by everybody all around the world, but there is one place…
Strawberries are delicious, and because they are so easy to grow they are a favorite for gardeners. Unfortunately, strawberries are a little too easy to grow and can quickly take over your entire garden space. If you are working with limited space, but you still want to enjoy fresh strawberries plucked from your own garden,…
Many people assume they can only have a small garden with a limited number of plants simply because they don’t have the space. It isn’t uncommon for an urban Seattle yard to leave very little room for a bountiful garden. However, you do have an option. You can get vertical! There is a new trend…