by Sunrise | Jan 2, 2020 | Sunrise Inc. Bloq
Opposites Attract: Using Mulch and Gravel in the Same Garden Gravel and mulch have different pros, cons, and purposes. But why should you have to choose between one and the other? Sometimes different parts of your garden will need different treatments. Don’t sacrifice...
by Sunrise | Nov 4, 2019 | Sunrise Inc. Bloq
Landscaping provides the opportunity to accentuate the beauty of your home, while also delivering several other benefits. Choosing the right tree typically involves thinking about the reasons behind your decision to include trees in your backyard design. It’s also...
by Sunrise | Oct 1, 2019 | Sunrise Inc. Bloq
A rock garden adds visual interest and conserves water in your yard. And cool weather is the perfect time for big landscaping projects. Here’s how to proceed. *** As the weather cools off, it’s a great time to handle the manual labor type of jobs around the yard. Rock...
by Sunrise | Sep 3, 2019 | Sunrise Inc. Bloq
September Garden Tips Posted September 3rd, 2019 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA The days are growing shorter and the temperatures are growing cooler, but even in September, gardening season isn’t over. Well-prepared gardeners have a variety of tasks to do in late summer...
by Sunrise | Aug 5, 2019 | Sunrise Inc. Bloq
For many people, summertime means time to relax. But when it comes to lawn care, it’s hard to take a summer vacation. This is the season for drought, weeds, and pests. Here are a few tips to make this summer’s landscape maintenance in the Pacific Northwest bit more...
by Sunrise | Jul 10, 2019 | Sunrise Inc. Bloq
Working with stone: The multiple uses of masonry in the landscape The uses of rocks in the landscape are numerous and can fit various landscaping styles. Stone has always had a sense of permanence to it and even though over time it can be weathered, cracked or made...
by Sunrise | Jun 3, 2019 | Sunrise Inc. Bloq
Patios are the perfect summertime hang out spot. With the warmer weather and longer days, it’s a great time to get ready for patio gatherings and events. Your outdoor space is an extension of your home, so it should be comfortable and cozy. You want to be sure that it...
by Sunrise | May 15, 2019 | Sunrise Inc. Bloq
Every garden season is a chance to try new things. That’s part of the excitement in spring. What unusual plants or different ideas we will explore in the garden of 2019? Well, how about edible flowers? We’ve all seen flowers as garnishes, that’s been trendy for years,...
by Sunrise | Apr 2, 2019 | Sunrise Inc. Bloq
We’re sharing the monthly garden maintenance checklists we use to nurture nearly 100 gardens to help you keep on top of maintenance in your own garden. Now that the spring snow (or as one friend calls it: ‘vanilla mulch’) has melted and...
by Sunrise | Mar 6, 2019 | Sunrise Inc. Bloq
THE TERM low-maintenance gardening doesn’t exactly bring to mind the lush, sensual, productive garden most of us long for. In fact, low-maintenance must be among the least exciting couplings of words ever written or uttered. What gardener isn’t scornful of beauty...
