by Kelly Fruit | Dec 30, 2020 | Landscaping
Winter around the Pacific Northwest certainly leaves much to be desired but it is a little bit better than a lot of places, especially those that only have deciduous trees. Our plethora of coniferous trees makes even winter months a little greener but, if you are... 
by Kelly Fruit | Dec 16, 2020 | Landscaping
Each year you plan and prep and decide to plant spring-blooming bulbs or, maybe it’s your first time and you’re finally thinking ahead. You can’t wait for all of those beautiful tulips, daylilies, irises, and daffodils to come up in the spring. But... 
by Kelly Fruit | Dec 9, 2020 | Maintenance
Well, here we are, already into our second week of December. And we’re really not getting a lot of cold weather just yet. We’re having a few days in the 50s but the rainy weather certainly makes it feel like late fall or early winter. While a lot of the... by Kelly Fruit | Dec 9, 2020 | Maintenance
Many homeowners feel that now that it is fall, it’s time to take your hands off the lawn and let it do its thing. No need to tend, mow, or care for the lawn as its fall, and that means everything dies and get soggy and muddy, right? Not necessarily. In late... 
by Kelly Fruit | Dec 1, 2020 | Maintenance
A French drain, sometimes referred to as a trench drain, although they are different, are perfect for a soggy yard or wet basement. Water naturally flows downhill and usually by the easiest route possible. A French drain is a slightly sloped trench filled with round...