Get your yard holiday-ready with easy upgrades that boost curb appeal and functionality. From fresh bark and decorative rock to gravel driveways, flagstone paths, and decomposed granite in animal pens, small projects now make a big difference. Trim back perennials, rake leaves for mulch or compost, and tackle drainage issues before the freeze. Simple, practical, and festive ways to turn your yard from muddy to merry!

🍂❄️ Winter’s coming! Keep your PNW garden cozy with the perfect layer of mulch. Learn when to mulch, how to apply it, and why it’s a root-solid move for protecting plants, locking in moisture, suppressing weeds, and feeding the soil for spring. Don’t let your garden get cold feet — grab your mulch and give your plants a warm, happy winter! 🌿🌱

Ah, the dog days of summer—the time of year when even your dog wishes it had a popsicle and the sun seems closer than ever. While the heat m