Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Time to fertilize your lawn again. Mid-June is one of the four times recommended by the WSU Agronomist for fertilizing lawns in Puget Sound. The other three times are mid-September, 25 November and the 1st of May. We recommend Dr. Earth Super Natural Lawn Food or...
May 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sam Says for May 2018 – Keep your suet feeders filled. Many parenting birds will bring their young near the feeder to feed them. – Prune azaleas, rhododendrons, lilac, forsythia and other early blooming shrubs after they bloom. – This month is a good...
Mar 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sam Says for April 2018 - Both Washington State and National Arbor Day will be celebrated this month. Washington Arbor Day is Wednesday April 11th, and National Arbor Day is on Friday, April 27th. These are especially good days to plant a tree or a shrub if your...
Mar 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sam Says for March 2018: -Watch for new growth on perennials and bait for slugs, if necessary. - Orchard Mason Bees will be out this month. Make sure you have trees and shrubs in bloom and a shallow water source available to them. Your new, clean tubes should be in...
Feb 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sam Says for February 2018 – Get ready to garden. Start cool season crops from seed indoors this month (Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Celery, Chives, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Peppers and Tomatoes). – Summer flowering bulbs can be...
Jan 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sam Says for January 2018 o If it snows – especially heavy wet snow – prevent limb breakage by knocking snow off early. Evergreen magnolias, pyramidal cedars, arborvitaes and sweet gum trees are most vulnerable. o Prune off dead flower stems on Sedum Autumn...
