Keep pets away from gardens to prevent food-borne illness
Farm-market vendors and pick-your-own growers are leery about pets and poultry near their edibles, fearing fecal contamination. Home gardeners should be cautious, too. Food-borne ailments...
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Wildflowers: robust, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly
But beware: Some native plants are invasive.
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Lavender: The ‘Swiss Army knife’ of fragrant herbs
A perfect fit for Seattle gardens, the herb smells great, is pollinator-friendly and wards off pests.
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When managing birdfeeders, think bird health and safety
Avoid putting them in locations where birds are frightened by foot traffic, vulnerable to predation by cats, or at risk of flying into windows.
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Woodpecker damage? Try scare tactics, redirection
Woodpeckers, flickers and sapsuckers may be fun for birders to watch, but they can be troublesome — pecking holes in dwellings, shredding feeders, enlarging cavities...
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Fireplace ash can be a boost for garden soil, but be cautious
Wood ash contains calcium, magnesium, potassium and other important nutrients. But always test the soil before spreading ashes.
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Espalier pruning has artistic and practical benefits
To espalier a tree is to train it to grow flat against a fence, wall or other support.
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Traditional fence or borderline hedge? Each has advantages
One will last a decade or more, the other much longer (hopefully).
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Fragile trees, shrubs need some help getting through winter
It turns out most tree and shrub damage in winter is not cold-related. Animal damage is the most common culprit.
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Use succulents to bring gardening inside for the winter
In just small dishes or pots, succulents can add lovely plant life to a winter home.