Dutch Hill Elementary – A Transformation

June 19, 2014

Earlier this year we were approached by Dutch Hill Elementary School to work on a special project with them. Every year the sixth grade class at Dutch Hill Elementary, in Snohomish, works on a project to give back to the school community. This year’s class decided to give back by beautifying the courtyard and outdoor… Read more >

Successful Gardening Through Soil Health and Nutrition

February 22, 2014

A successful garden takes planning but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Start with selecting the best plants for your gardens conditions, then you work to get it established with proper care and watering.  Once you get the garden going the big questions come… Do I need to fertilize?  What do I use and when? Some… Read more >

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 >

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 >

Fall is here…what to do in the garden this time of year.

October 8, 2011

If you are like me you are still waking in the morning hoping to see the sun rising, only to find it dark, or hoping that we might be able to eek out one more day of 70 degree weather, only to be informed by your smart phone that today will be cloudy with a… Read more >