A great lawn doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built with the right foundation, consistent care, and high-quality inputs. Whether you’re starting fresh, repairing patches, or upgrading your existing turf, choosing the right products makes all the difference. At Watson’s, we recommend a simple, effective system using trusted organic fertilizers, premium seed blends, and quality soil amendments […]

The fertilizing frenzy officially commenced last week, so this week I shall keep the momentum of N-P-K going.  If you recall, Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K) content are represented by those three magical numbers on every bag of growing goodness, allowing us as gardeners to choose…

The topic of fertilization can sometimes be overwhelming.  I often see patrons examining their options and their eyes soon gloss over with all the choices available in the world of fertilizers.  I am going to do my best today to simplify things, explain some of the basics and hopefully help you feel confident to start […]

If dreary winter days have you dreaming of vase-worthy flowers, a vibrant vegetable patch, or fresh herbs on your windowsill, this guide is the perfect place to start. We’ll share easy, rewarding gardens you can grow from seed, with plant suggestions and simple tips for all gardening skill levels.

With spring approaching and winter heading into our rear view mirror soon, it is time to start rejuvenating the lawn for spring.  First off, what winter?  We finally got a few frosts, but it has been unbelievably mild all winter long.  For the garden (and lawn), that means…

Drought conditions in western Washington are becoming more frequent and more intense. In 2025 the state had a third consecutive year of drought emergency, marked by a severe drought that lasted several months. Six of the past 10 years have been abnormally dry. This winter brought a severe “snow drought,” where rain has fallen instead […]

Fewer crowds, pleasant weather  (usually),  and generous garlands of fragrant wisteria draped across sturdy arbors and weathered stone walls all make spring one of the best seasons to visit England. My own childhood memories of English springtimes include strolling through beech woods, thickly carpeted with wild garlic and bluebells,  picking posies of wild primroses (frowned…

As gardeners, we’ve endured our fair share of colorful trends: orange bark mulch, shocking neon planters, and that inexplicable obsession with marble colored bowling balls. Pantone’s Color of the Year has arrived just in time to calm the frizzy dead ends of our over-processed internet driven lives. Enter Cloud Dancer, a billowy, serene white that […]

By Nancy Penrose If you’ve ever thought about planting a tree, you probably imagine a sunny spring day with birds chirping and bees buzzing. While spring planting is common, many experts actually recommend planting trees in cool weather, particularly in fall or early spring before temperatures climb too high. This may sound surprising, but planting […]

With the arrival of autumn on the horizon, it is time to talk about planting spring bulbs.  Say what?  Spring is months away, why should I be planting bulbs now you may ask?  Getting them planted early is crucial so that they can…