Lenz Blog
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...
Compost: Natural Nutrition for Your Soil
Our soil health faces challenges that impact everything from wildlife and waterways to the air we breathe. Deforestation, urbanization, farming practices, and other human actions contribute to soil degradation, endangering our planet and its atmosphere. However, a...
Benefits of Companion Planting
Companion planting benefits raised garden beds by supporting soil health and providing a natural solution to pest management.
Raised Garden Beds: Tips for Beginners
Raised garden beds are a popular option for growers, and it’s no wonder: they are versatile, require less weeding than in-ground gardens, make it easy to maintain water levels, and they can fit in virtually any space – with or without a yard. If you haven’t tried one...
Get Ahead of Spring Weed Control with Mulch
Weeds: one of a grower’s worst nightmares. These unwelcome pests not only invade your garden beds but can also threaten plant growth. While your landscape and gardens may be dormant in the winter, tending to your soil now to get ahead of weed control with mulch can...