Pity the poor poinsettia
Pity the poor poinsettia
Debunks the myth of the poisonous poinsettia and provides some tips for its care as a houseplant during the holiday seas... Read more
23 Nov 2020
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6mins
Fall lawn care
Fall lawn care
Explains how to care for home lawns in the fall as part of an overall lawn care plan in the Pierce County WA area.
19 Sep 2020
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8mins
Planting trees and shrubs
Planting trees and shrubs
Explains best practices when planting trees and shrubs in the yard in the Pierce County WA area.
19 Sep 2020
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7mins
Tomato problems
Tomato problems
Explains common problems growing tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest.
8 Sep 2020
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8mins
Fall bulbs for spring flowers
Fall bulbs for spring flowers
Gives information on how, when and what to plant in the fall for spring flowers in the Pacific Northwest
8 Sep 2020
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6mins
Rain Gardens
Rain Gardens
Explains the concept of a rain garden with links to websites with how to information for Pierce County and western Washi... Read more
22 Jun 2020
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7mins
What is Hugelkultur?
What is Hugelkultur?
Describes the hugelkultur method of composting
13 Jun 2020
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6mins
Encouraging bumblebees
Encouraging bumblebees
Explains the lifecycle of bumblebees and how to provide habitat to encourage their survival in western Washington.
10 Jun 2020
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6mins
How to make compost
How to make compost
Explains both the hot and cold methods of making compost.
10 Jun 2020
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7mins
What is good garden soil?
What is good garden soil?
Provides information on how to create and maintain good garden soil for growing vegetables and flowers in Pierce County ... Read more
5 Jun 2020
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9mins