January Garden Care in the Pacific Northwest

January 23, 2014

Have you ever wondered what should be done in the garden in January to help ensure a healthy garden throughout the year? Following, are a few basic maintenance tips. I’m sure most of you buttoned up and tucked your garden in for a long winter’s nap weeks ago…. right?  Well, on the off chance you’re… Read more >

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Woodland garden after (11) A backyard transformation: Woodland garden in the city

February 1, 2013

An unusable and overgrown slope is transformed into a low-maintenance woodland garden…   This site had a great woodsy feeling and a lot of potential but was an unusable space overtaken by brush, weeds and other unwanted plants. The homeowner was overwhelmed with the scope of the project and how to tackle it.  He had received bids from… Read more >

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Horkin 6-09 (12) A Solution to Hide Septic Tank Lids

June 9, 2012

I was recently asked by a client what to do with an area that has exposed septic tank lids, so I thought I would share how I helped a client solve this problem several years ago. It is important to be able to access these lids but that does not mean that you have to… Read more >

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