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Lenz Soil: The Secret to Thriving Flowers
Learn how sustainable, locally crafted Lenz Soil and compost products can help your in-ground or container flowers thrive for vibrant blooms all season long.
Starting Seeds in February: A PNW Gardener’s Guide to Early Season Gardening
It’s not too early for starting seeds indoors that you can transfer into your garden this spring. The beauty of starting from seed is that you can plant in succession, growing and transplanting cool-season crops before planting your warm-season varieties that grow...
Sustainable Resolutions for Greener Living in 2026
Everyday Eco-Friendly Habits to Help You Give Back to the Planet We’ve seen firsthand that meaningful environmental impact comes from small, consistent habits. The same materials we handle every day—compost, mulch, soil, and recycled green waste—play a role in...
A Green Guide for Protecting Plants from Seasonal Elements
Compost, Mulch, and Microclimates: Sustainable Tools to Successfully Overwinter Your Garden Winter in the Pacific Northwest brings a mix of heavy rain, fluctuating temperatures, brisk winds, and sudden frosts—conditions that can stress even the more durable...
Seven Steps to Building a French Drain
The excessive rainfall in Western Washington’s climate may cause drainage issues in your lawn – everything from soggy turf to water damage in your basement and around your home’s foundation. You can address these problems by installing a French drain to help divert...
5 Ways to Winterize Your Property
A Fall Checklist for PNW Homeowners As the weather cools and the growing season slows, it’s time to prepare your property for winter. As a Pacific Northwest homeowner there are five things you should do before the season’s first freeze. From dethatching and aerating...
Compost Creates Healthier Soil for Stronger Ecosystems and Cleaner Waterways
Unless you’re working in your garden, you are likely not thinking about soil health, but healthy soil is critical for a healthy planet and healthy population. About 95% of the food we eat is grown in soil. Topsoil plays a vital role in carbon sequestration, filtering...
Prepare Your PNW Garden for Fall – and Spring!
The dog days of summer are the perfect time to plan ahead, not just for cooler temperatures but for future harvests! From soil prep and plant selection to crop rotation and cover crops, there’s plenty you can do now to benefit your PNW garden for fall and spring. And...
Three Tips for Adding Rockery to Your Landscape
Incorporating rockery into your landscape can add functionality and boost your property’s curb appeal. One of the best things about it is its versatility. Whether you use it to design a Zen garden, a dry riverbed, or a water feature, it adds a beautiful, natural...
Vegetable Gardens: A Primer for First-Time Growers in the PNW
Growing your own vegetables can be rewarding. From the convenience of cooking with a tomato right off the vine to snipping some fresh cilantro to drop into a dish, you will reap the rewards of your work for years to come. Planning and preparation are critical to your...