It’s that time of year again here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington: Springtime! Spring is when most plants come out of dormancy and begin to grow vigorously. It is also the time to assess and cleanup the messes that fall and winter have left around your yard. Preparing your yard for the nicer months of spring can seem daunting and overwhelming, but Urban Eden is here to help! In this article, we’ll discuss the best course of action for tackling a spring yard preparation.

English ivy (also known as hedera helix) is an invasive plant species that was imported into the United States from Europe for decorative purposes.  This plant runs rampant throughout the Pacific Northwest, especially in Camas, Vancouver, and Washougal, Washington. Furthermore, Oregon has even banned the sale and distribution of English ivy due to its invasive and destructive nature. In this post, we will discuss the invasive attributes of English ivy and the best removal practices.

Controlling the growth of various undesirable plants (aka “weeds“) can prove to be a rather tedious and demanding process; especially if you choose to treat weeds organically instead of treating them with harmful chemicals. In the Pacific Northwest, weeds tend to grow rampantly, which is particularly true in the Camas, Vancouver, and Washougal, Washington areas.  In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of weeding as well as a few organic methods for treating the growth and spread of weeds.

It’s winter here in Camas, Vancouver, and Washougal, Washington. Most plants go dormant during these colder months and roses are no exception. Therefore, winter is the best time to prune your roses without the risk of shocking your plant. This post will discuss what to look for when pruning roses. Note: since there are many types of roses, the tips in this article will be a rough guideline to follow for pruning most rose bushes.

Himalayan blackberries, also known as Armenian blackberries, are a fast-growing invasive weed, that is ever-present in Vancouver, Camas and Washougal, Washington. Left unchecked, these blackberry plants will consume everything in their path. Keeping these invasive plants at bay can be a challenging task; a task that Urban Eden is always happy to perform. Since Urban Eden likes to avoid the use of harmful chemicals and herbicides, this article will discuss ways for removing blackberry bushes without the using these substances.

Your Guide to Tree Pruning Correctly The cold months of winter are upon us here in Vancouver, Camas, and Washougal, Washington. And, though the grass has slowed its growth, there is a multitude of other landscape tasks that need to be done during this time. One of the most overlooked tasks is pruning; especially pruning fruit trees. Why Prune? There are many reasons to keep up with the yearly pruning of your fruit trees. One reason is to acquire a desirable size and shape. Pruning done yearly, especially during the early years of a tree’s life, can ensure that your trees grow strong and develop a well-established structure. Pruning also keeps your trees at a manageable height and maintains a proper branch span as well. Another reason to prune your fruit trees annually is to develop a good fruit production rate. Fruit growing on branches that are left unchecked can [...]

Winter has arrived in the Pacific Northwest and the temperature is dropping quickly in the Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington area. Although the need for mowing and weeding has slowed, there are plenty of other tasks that need to be performed throughout winter to keep your yard healthy throughout the year. So, here are a few tips for preparing your yard for winter.

Winter is just around the corner here in Camas & Washougal, and Vancouver Washington. Winter brings cold temperatures and the threat of frost and freezing. If you’re worried about your plants dying due to cold weather, there are several things you can do to prevent this.

Adding mulch to your plants and garden beds in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington, is one of the simplest and most beneficial things you can do for your yard. Mulch can come in a variety of materials, including various types of barks (i.e. cedar, hemlock, pine, etc.), wood chips, fallen leaves, or compost. Mulching is the simple act of applying a layer of these materials over plant or garden beds. There are many advantages to mulching, but we will discuss a few of the most beneficial.

Fall is upon us in Vancouver, Camas and Washougal, Washington and, with it, comes seemingly endless amounts of leaves! While watching the leaves change colors throughout the seasons may be a delightful sight, cleaning up after them can prove rather difficult and tiresome. If leaves are left unchecked, they can be rather detrimental to the health of your lawn.

It’s that time of year again here in Washington State! Fall is the best time to aerate and dethatch your lawn in Washougal, Vancouver, and Camas, Washington. In this post, we’ll go over what exactly dethatching and aerating your lawn means and entails.

Fall is approaching rapidly in Vancouver, Camas and Washougal, Washington. Right now is the best time to start preparing your yard and outdoor spaces for the coming months. Here are some helpful guidelines to help get your yard looking great for the autumn months.

Deciding between hiring a lawn care company to help with your landscape needs versus doing it all yourself can take time and consideration. This is especially true in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington, where there is not only an endless amount of landscape tasks, but companies as well. If you are torn between the idea of hiring a professional lawn care maintenance provider and caring for your lawn yourself, then these reasons for hiring a professional lawn care company may help in your decision.

Weeds pose problems for your garden beds and lawns year-round in Vancouver, Camas and Washougal, Washington. Controlling weeds in these areas can be frustrating. That’s why many people turn to hazardous and unhealthy chemicals for a solution in solving their weed infestations. However, the same results can be achieved through the use of organic weed control methods, without the complications that come with using chemical solutions. This blog will discuss several options for DIY and homemade organic methods of controlling the growth and spread of weeds on your property in the Pacific Northwest without the use of unnecessary and harmful chemicals.

Are you having troubles getting your lawn to look as green and lush as you would like? Tired of slaving away, attempting to have a rich, full lawn, but keep ending up with dead or brown spots in your lawn? Urban Eden Landscaping has good news for you! Armed with these tips, you can quickly have your lawn looking beautiful again. Aside from aeration and dethatching, which are two extremely beneficial services you should perform on your lawn (and which we have discussed extensively in the past and will again in the future), proper watering and fertilizing are two of the most important services to help restore your lawn.

We have just about made it through the wettest part of the year! So, since summer is almost upon us, it’s time to start preparing your yard for the warmer temperatures. There are several things that you should consider doing to your lawn before and during the dry months of summer, here in Vancouver, Washougal, or Camas, Washington.

Oftentimes, life can get in the way of creating or even maintaining a beautiful garden. It doesn’t take long for a vegetable garden to become overgrown with weeds and grass and using chemicals anywhere near the plots is a big “NO-NO.” Urban Eden Landscaping would love the opportunity to help you and your family have a fighting chance at growing your own food and tasting the difference of organic home grown produce.