Archive for April 2010
Seattle Heritage Tree Tour Begins in West Seattle
The Heritage Tree program was initiated in 1996 by PlantAmesty to recognize exceptional, historic or otherwise spectacular trees.
Read More6 Simple Spring Yard and Garden Tasks
Things to do in the garden in April.
Read MoreCalculating the Real Dollar Value of Trees with a Simple Online Tool
It goes without saying that trees provide a lot of benefits to the homeowner, but now there’s a way to actually calculate the actual savings in terms of real dollars. A two-inch thick vine maple (a ubiquitous feature in the Seattle area) provides about $50 in overall benefits, with the bulk of it coming in gains in property value, according to this cool National Tree Benefit Calculator developed by Casey Trees. OK, it’s not meant…
Read MoreGrow Extra Veggies for Local Food Banks This Summer
The White Center Food Bank welcomes all donations of fruits and vegetables.
Read MoreTime to plant potatoes in the Northwest
Potatoes are one of the easiest plants to grow in the Northwest. Home-grown potatoes also taste so much better than what you buy at the grocery store. You can plant potatoes as early as March (to harvest in the summer and early fall) and typically as late as June (for harvest in late fall). You should be able to find seed potatoes at most nurseries, or you can order them through Territorial Seed Co. I’ve…
Read MoreOrganic Weed Control Tips: How to Manage Annual and Perennial Weeds Naturally
One of the most frequent questions we get at Ecoyards is how to control weeds organically. The truth is, there’s no easy way to get rid of dandelions, shotweed, knotweed, and other nasties, especially if you don’t want to use herbicides.
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