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Lawn Thatch Control
Lawn thatch is a natural build-up of debris and grass roots that may fluctuate throughout the seasons. If thatch accumulates faster than it is decomposed, problems may arise. Here’s what you need to know to prevent those problems.
Are You Nurturing Apple Trees? Seasonal Tips on Pest Management
If you have apple trees, this is for you! Early June in the PNW is when you’ll want to monitor for apple maggots. If their population size is large, your whole apple harvest could be mealy otherwise!
The Earth Doesn’t Need You To Save It!
The Earth is an amazing gift and we are bombarded daily with news showing us how much She is hurting. “Let’s all save the Earth” is the rallying cry but nothing could be further from the truth and what we need to do…
Should We All Get Rid of Our Lawns?! The Answer Might Surprise You
Lawns aren’t natural to western Washington and can be a debated topic. If you want to care for one, here’s what you want to know about how to provide what it needs to thrive.
Winter Rose Care: Rose Care During a Mild Winter
This winter seems to be particularly mild so far, so it's important to give special care to roses. Right now, many roses are still producing flower buds. For long-term rose plant health, they need to experience dormancy before the next growing season. It's January,...
All the Buzz About Native Bees: A Local Org Has Learning Resources and Supplies
One of the sweet things about adding a native, solitary bee house to your backyard is that it nestles into a hidden corner of your backyard without changing the aesthetics. There are so many good reasons to raise native bees - and installing a house will fit...
Freezing Temperatures and Plant Protection
A clever way to protect your sensitive plants…
Hold Your Clippers! Here’s How You Can Help Out The Birds
Birds are on our minds because overall they’re being threatened, and there are things we can do right now in our gardens to help them out. We’re not actually suggesting you do anything – we want to suggest you not do something.
Taking the Mystery Out of FertileTea: What is It and What’s In It?
If you've enrolled in the Earthdance Organics Organic Lawn and Plant Care Program, then you've likely heard that organics are additive. Each application builds on the next and is feeding a living system in the soil. We make this specification because synthetic...
An Examination of Who’s Doing the Heavy Lifting: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due, Earthworms Are the Real Champs
You’ve heard that earthworms are the sign of healthy soil? It’s not just that they’re indicators of healthy soil, but that they help create healthy soil. Plants and earthworms live in symbiosis with each other throughout the days and seasons, as earthworms feed off of plant residue and recycle and incorporate the nutrients back into the depths of the soil.