Landscape Maintenance

Close-up of thorny green stems of a rose bush with a few red leaves, positioned in front of the siding of a house.

Gardening calendar: February

10 Easy Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Yard That Protects Puget Sound

Close-up of autumn maple leaves in shades of yellow, orange, and red on branches.

Why Native Plants Are the Smart Choice for Northwest Landscapes

A pile of empty black and green plastic plant pots, some labeled "Monrovia," stacked and scattered on grass near a wall.

Recycling nursery pots

Two dogs, one black and one light brown, stick their heads out of a car window while parked on a street.

Plants poisonous to dogs

Coffee grounds spilled onto a white plate with a black coffee filter container tipped over in the background.

Composting, mulching with coffee grounds

A snow-covered front yard with a shoveled path leading to a lit front door at night. Snow is piled on both sides of the walkway and on bushes.

Gardening calendar: January

University of Washington Botanic Gardens logo, featuring a pinecone graphic and the motto "Plants for Life" in green and maroon text.

Winter gardens