What is Forest Bathing?
Ever heard of forest bathing? In doing some research for the blog this week I came across this fascinating topic and not to risk getting too out there, this is a great way to get close with nature and truly appreciate all God has created for us to enjoy. Imagine...
Should We Install Lawn Irrigation?
Having proper irrigation throughout your lawn is one of the easiest ways to ensure that your curb appeal is looking its best all year. When it comes to installing lawn irrigation you want to be sure that you do your research and hire a reputable professional to ensure...
Blackberry Bushes, the Invasive PNW Plant
Blackberry Bushes, the Invasive PNW Plant - Curb appeal and landscaping are easily one of the most talked-about features when it comes time to sell your home. Unfortunately, when calling the Pacific Northwest home, you are nearly always guaranteed to have to battle a...
Can You Have Too Much Curb Appeal?
Curb appeal is a commonly used term within the Real Estate world and seems to get a lot of attention from homeowners, buyers, and sellers alike. While you may hear about how you can boost your curb appeal, or find tips and tricks to revamp your yard, many people are...
What to Know About Drainage and Grading
What to Know About Drainage and Grading - Before beginning any major landscape design, we must talk about drainage and grading. Proper grading and stormwater management is the first thing to consider in any landscaping project. You want your landscape design to...
What are the 7 Principles of Landscape Design?
Landscape design. We’ve all heard of it, we get the general idea of it, and we know that has something to do with designing your home's landscaping. But did you know that there really is a unique method to landscape design? From water and hardscape, man-made items and...
3 Easy Ways to Update Your Garden Space Without Spending a Fortune
Gardening is easily one of the most enjoyed hobbies amongst many people. From brightly colored flowers, homegrown vegetable gardens, herb gardens, or immaculately maintained rose gardens, there seems to be a garden out there for everyone. Unfortunately, it you’re...
5 Landscaping Hacks Sure to Impress Home Buyers
Impress home buyers with your landscaping? Do you have to do that in today's market? Well, you may be able to sell a shack with a junker car in the front yard for a cool million but if you really want to get the best offer, great curb appeal really helps. Here are 5...
Landscape Design Ideas for Different Types of Homes and Yards
One of the first things I do when talking to someone about landscape renovation is what they have in mind as an end result. I'm not going to force someone into a design that they simply don't want to look at. What is the landscape design that interests you? Once we...
5 Great Landscape Additions to Your Backyard
5 Great Landscape Additions to Your Backyard - With summer quickly approaching and lawn care in full swing, it’s the perfect time to consider adding more flare to your backyard. Creating a beautiful home is more than just hanging picture frames on the walls of the...
10 Great Ways to Improve Your Backyard for Summer
We are now fully in the middle of spring and people are looking forward to summer. Getting outside, enjoying your backyard, and making some improvements all are on the top of the list for summer entertainment. While a lot of us are still spending most of our time at...
5 Spring Landscape Maintenance Tasks for a Great Summer
Washington is finally opening up… We hope. And that means more summer barbecues, gathering with friends and family, and getting that lawn and landscape in shape. If you are in the market of getting your yard ready for summer, here are five great tips to get you...
Organizing Your Lawn/Garden Tools For Seasonal Storage
Just like organizing your closet, organizing your garden shed and outbuildings for seasonal items is a good idea. Rotating the tools in your shed or garage is as important as rotating the clothes in your closet. I know you probably climb over the winter gear to reach...
How to Get Rid of Moss in Your Lawn
We've been having a couple of nice days for the past couple of weeks and you're probably starting to get out and look at your lawn, landscaping, and maybe even prepare your garden for this spring or summer. Well, in the Pacific Northwest, I'm sure you've noticed some...
5 Yard Maintenance Tasks for April
Here we are, it's almost April… After what seemed like 372 years of March. But, one of the things we can do while we are sheltering in place is landscaping. And, that certainly doesn't stop First Fruits Landscaping from coming out and doing your general maintenance....
April Landscaping and Gardening Tasks for the Pacific Northwest
Have you ever wondered how you can incorporate the sheer beauty of the Pacific Northwest into your own personal garden or landscape? There aren’t many places in America that feature such lush and extensive forests with incredible views to the mountains. While you may...
Selling Your House This Year? Get That Curb Appeal in Shape!
Living in Washington means wet springs and wet autumns. This can wreak havoc on yards and homeowners trying to make their curb appeal attractive for buyers. But it's not impossible. While there are many things one can do to spruce up their home, that curb appeal is...
5 Easy Summer Landscaping Tips for Rentals
One thing that keeps and attracts renters to rentals is nice, summer landscaping and outdoor areas. If you're planning on boosting your rental's curb appeal this year, here are some great easy landscaping tips to keep your rentals’ outdoor spaces looking great. ...
10 Useful Tasks for Your Garden in March
If it ever stops raining around here we can start working on our gardens. We're still dipping into the freezing temperatures at night so you'll not want to do too much at the beginning of the month but as you head into March and at the beginning of April, we...
How to Get Rid of Apple Maggots in Your Apple Tree
If you live in Washington State and grow your own apple trees, you may have noticed an irritant pest known as apple maggots. Originally feeding on hawthorn in the northeastern areas of the U.S. and Canada, the apple maggot looks similar to a small horsefly and...
Winter Yard Maintenance Tasks for February
Winter Yard Maintenance Tasks for February: Well, it's the middle of winter in the Pacific Northwest and we are in that weird time where we could get more snow or we can have a few days of temperatures over 60° and then another cold snap at the end of March. Pretty...
4 Great Landscaping Practices After a Winter Storm
4 Great Landscaping Practices After Winter Storms - Taking care of your home landscape is one of the most important things you can do as a homeowner, and it’s not just crucial during the warm months of the year. As winter winds down and spring begins to show itself...
When to Start Mowing in the Pacific Northwest
When to Start Mowing in the Pacific Northwest - This has been a crazy winter. We've had a few cold snaps and one winter storm, but it's been pretty mild overall. The Pacific Northwest tends to be somewhat mild in our winters but we definitely have wet ones. The wetter...
4 Ways to Keep Your Lawn Healthy During Winter
While it may seem like your lawn care is over for the year once winter hits, that’s not necessarily true. Good lawn care requires year-round protection, and the winter months are no exception. How do you go about maintaining a happy, healthy lawn when it’s cold...
Should I Mow the Lawn in the Winter?
Do you really need to mow the lawn in the winter? Let's talk about some cold weather lawn care and what's really important this time of year. Grass doesn't necessarily stop growing in the winter but it does grow a lot more slowly. When temperatures drop below 40° you...
7 Tips to Beautify Your Winter Landscape
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...
How and When to Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs
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 when do you plant...
10 Essential December Landscaping and Gardening Tasks
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 trees are...
5 Essential Fall Lawn Care Tips
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 August,...
What is a French Drain and How Do They Work?
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...