by Marti Reeder | Sep 27, 2012 | Home Exterior/Landscaping, Lawns & Landscaping
With our usual summer drought, many of our lawns have gone dormant. With the cooler fall weather and rains to come, however, our grass will rebound. To keep your lawn looking its best, American Home Shield offers some great trips for watering: 1) Water deeply 2) Water...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 24, 2012 | Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping
Now that spring has sprung, it is time to dust off the cobwebs of winter and prepare our homes and lawns for the year ahead. Here is a great article from HGTV.com on home maintenance tips. For the full article, click here. Check your gutters and downspots to be sure...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 22, 2012 | Home Care & Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping
Because of our wet winters, Western Washington is known for moss…in our yards, our gardens, on our roofs, pretty much anywhere damp enough for growing. Because of this, February is an ideal time for controlling spring moss, particularly on our lawns. Here are...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 18, 2011 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Lawns & Landscaping, Misc.
Along with colder weather, the Pacific Northwest experiences the occasional windstorm. While this may be easier to bear than a blizzard, a windstorm can cause some pretty serious damage to your yard. Here are some tips from HouseLogic on how to save a tree after a...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 3, 2011 | Green Living, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Lawns & Landscaping, Misc.
Now that fall is coming to an end, it is time to clear our lawns for the winter ahead. You’ve probably already raked up most of your leaves, but there are some stubborn trees out there that haven’t dropped their leaves yet. When they do, make the most of...