What are the Benefits of Routine Lawn Care?
The Benefits of Routine Lawn Care Maintenance Having a lush green lawn is essential to creating that immediate, first impression of your property. Also, when it comes to resale value, a well-landscaped home has a significant price advantage over a home with no landscaping. Although the vast majority of Americans desire a beautiful, verdant lawn, […]
Can Smoke From Wildfires Affect The Health Of Your Garden?
In an ever-increasing global world, what happens in one corner of the globe can have rippling effects far away. Such is the case with wildfires on the west coast. All that smoke and ash can waft for hundreds, even thousands, of miles across the country. Much of it finds its way here, where it negatively […]
Keep An Eye Out For These Common Lawn Fungi Found In Washington
If you’ve tried extra fertilizer and watering and that brown spot in your lawn still isn’t bouncing back, it might not be due to a lack of nutrients or moisture. It could actually be the work of fungal diseases in your lawn. Here are some of the most common lawn fungi we see here in […]
Now’s The Time To Consider Fall Pest Control
As much as we don’t like to think about it, summer will be drawing to a close in another month or so. With the cooler temperatures rolling in, bugs will start to seek out shelter in our homes. These bugs not only creepy to look at, but some pests can even cause health problems. Here […]
Washington Trees You’ll Want To Plant ASAP
In Washington, there are many beautiful things to admire, especially here in Yakima and the surrounding areas. Why not bring some of that beauty to your own home, so that every day you can be pleased with what you see when you look out the window? Adding flowering trees to your landscaping and garden is […]
How To Enhance Your Landscape With Mulch Or Rocks
At Colonial Lawn & Garden, we’re not just a lawn care company – we’re also a landscape company. If you’re lukewarm about the look of your yard, we can enhance it for you with mulch or landscaping rocks! Here are some options for a summer landscaping project. Landscaping Enhancements To Spruce Up Your Yard Mulch […]
The Best Flowers To Plant In Washington State Gardens
It’s May! Summer will soon be in full swing! If you haven’t already, you’re probably wondering what flowers you’d like to add to your garden this year. We’ve got some ideas to help you get started – including some native Washington flowers! And since many of them are perennials, you won’t have to deal with […]
Why You Need To Include De-Thatching To Your Yard Care To-Do List
There’s a famous saying that goes: all things in moderation. That’s certainly true about the thatch in your lawn. Thatch comprises dead organic material like grass and leaves and provides many benefits for your lawn. Unfortunately, when the thatch layer is too thick, it can have the opposite effect and smother the grass. Learn the […]
Pro Composting Tips For An Environmentally Friendly Yard
Each year more and more Washington homeowners try their hand at composting. It’s a great way to cut down on your waste and be a little more environmentally friendly. Not to mention, you can create your own free fertilizer to use whenever you want. But how do you start a compost pile? What can you […]
Here’s Why You Should Let The Pros Handle Spring Sprinkler Startups
Spring will be here in no time, which means it’s time to think about starting up your sprinkler system for the year. Many homeowners attempt this themselves, but it’s really best to leave it to the professionals. Watering your turfgrass and garden is a vital part of caring for your yard, so you need to make sure […]
