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Common Sense Gardening Guides
Common Sense Gardening Guides are available in several ways: (1) select a guide below and print, (2) call 360-867-2674, (3) visit a participating
nursery, or (4) request by mail (Washington State residents only, please).
- Aphids [PDF]
- Blueprint for a Lake-Friendly Landscape (currently being updated; see
Stream Team for information on keeping waterways clean.)
- Calendar [PDF]
— this seasonal calendar helps South Sound gardeners plan their chores to optimize Common Sense Gardening techniques. The calendar includes
information on natural lawn care, least-toxic pest control, disease prevention, and when to time these activities by season.
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Fertilizer [PDF]
— tips for choosing fertilizers and the
best time to fertilize northwest lawns,
vegetable and flower gardens, and berries
- How Does it Work? [PDF] — the four steps to Common Sense Gardening
- Natural Lawn Care [PDF] — including lawn disease, crane flies, weeds, etc.
- Plan Before You Plant [PDF] — landscape planning
- Plant Lists [PDF] — for Pacific Northwest
- Pressure-Treated Wood [PDF] — how to reduce your family's exposure to arsenic treated wood
- Root Weevils [PDF] — all about root weevils that feed on broadleaf evergreens, like rhododendrons and azaleas
- Roses [PDF] — growing beautiful roses without toxic pesticides
- Vegetable
Rotation [PDF] —
garden rotation plans to grow stronger,
healthier plants with delicious results!
- Weeds [PDF] — outsmart weeds the safe way, without herbicides
Natural Yard Care Resources
Beneficial Insects
Black Spot, Baking Soda Recipe
See Common Sense Gardening — Roses [PDF] for baking soda recipe.
Compost and Worm Bins
Plant Lists
Products
Soil Testing
Sources and Suggested Reading
- Common Sense Pest Control: Least-Toxic Solutions for Your Home, Garden, Pets, and Community — by William Olkowski, Sheila Daar, and Helga
Olkowski, The Taunton Press, Newton, CT, 1996
- Ecologically Sound Lawn Care for the Pacific Northwest — by David McDonald, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle, WA, 1999
- Month by Month Reminders for Sound Gardening — by Mason County Master Gardeners, 1999
- The Maritime Northwest Garden Guide: Planning Calendar for Year-Round Organic Gardening — by Seattle Tilth, Seattle Tilth Association, Seattle, WA, 2000
- Weeds: Control Without Poisons — by Charles Walters Jr., Acres USA Publishers, Kansas City, MO, 1991
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Gardening Guides
To receive the above guides by mail (WA residents only),
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