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Ecoyards is now a member of the Irrigation Association

Close-up of unripe green tomatoes growing on a vine with leaves and stems visible in the background.

Ripening green tomatoes in the Seattle area

A lawn sprinkler sprays multiple streams of water over green grass.

Upgrade your sprinkler system to save water and money

A partially buried, round irrigation sprinkler head is visible among grass and dirt, with the top marked by a worn white curved line.

Maintain your sprinkler system to save water and money

Dense overgrowth of green and brown blackberry bushes filling the frame, with a glimpse of a house and trees in the background.

Himalayan blackberries – the noxious weed that makes fantastic pie

Close-up of dry, brown grass with scattered fallen autumn leaves on the ground.

Brown lawns aren’t necessarily dead lawns – care for your lawn during a hot, dry summer

Native kinnikinnick is one of dozens of plants considered "fire-resistant."

Fire-resistant landscapes – creating a defensible space around your home

A close-up of a red ladybug with black spots sitting on the edge of a green leaf against a blurred green background.

Good bugs, bad bugs – take time to figure out which ones you should keep around

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