Mulch is a material placed on the surface of your soil to suppress weeds and maintain soil moisture. Why is mulch important? It makes the garden grow year-round! Fall is an ideal time to mulch, particularly after your fall weeding and after the fall rains have thoroughly moistened the soil…. [ Keep reading ]
The Green Seattle Partnership, which Seattle Public Utilities is a part of, needs volunteers to help reach its goal of restoring 2500 acres of forested parkland in Seattle by 2025. Why is forest restoration important? Salmon and wildlife need cool healthy waters. Good creek habitat includes gravel and woody debris… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that lawns, trees, shrubs and perennials require different amounts of water at different times? By knowing the differences between their root structures, you may be able to save money by knowing when and how much water to give your lawns, trees, shrubs, and perennials. When watering, the… [ Keep reading ]
Are you interested in the finding the best native plants for your garden? Do you want to know how to build healthy soil while being earth friendly? Classes are offered at the Woodinville Water District for free! Space is limited, so be sure to reserve a space. Attendees must be… [ Keep reading ]
Check out Seattle Public Utilities’ July issue of Apartment/Condo Conservation E-News! Our newsletter offers discounts, offers, tips and advice for Seattle multi-family customers. Share with your friends and fellow tenants. Subscribe today!
As reported earlier today, portions of the View Ridge neighborhood are experiencing low water pressure due to a leaking pipe. To see a map of the affected area, click here. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is continuing to investigate the cause of the leak. Monitoring equipment has been placed to determine… [ Keep reading ]
Portions of the View Ridge neighborhood are experiencing low water pressure. To see a map of the affected area, click here. The cause of the low water pressure is a leaking pipe. Crews are onsite and determining the exact location of the leak. Once the leak is found, a repair… [ Keep reading ]
Read this seasonal newsletter prepared by staff of the Garden Hotline and the Saving Water Partnership. We hope you enjoy it! Find many helpful gardening tips including: Editor’s Note: The Dry Season Savvy Classes: Free Summer Classes Garden Hotline: Watering Wisdom Feature Story: A Mulch for All Seasons Savvy Advice:… [ Keep reading ]
Everybody wants a clean and healthy home. Taking the green approach avoids use of hazardous products, which protects your health and the environment. Don’t over clean Try non-chemical solutions first Make a Green Clean Kit Buy the least hazardous product and use it correctly Safely Dispose of Hazardous Products Don’t… [ Keep reading ]
Join photographer Paul Bannick for a delightful slide presentation with both new images and photos from his book The Owl and the Woodpecker. Every wild place and urban area in North America hosts an owl or a woodpecker species, while healthy natural places often boast representatives of both. After the… [ Keep reading ]
