Mulch the surface of your garden beds, after your spring weeding. A blanket of compost or wood chip mulch--2-3" thick--will conserve soil moisture when spring warms up, delay the need to begin watering, and feed the soil--all helping to keep the plants healthy. It will also help keep weeds out, and make it easier to hand pull weeds that do take hold.
Plant perennials, shrubs and trees now tot help roots grow before the dry season begins. Otherwise, wait until fall. Selecting the right plants for your site will lead to a healthy and beautiful garden, and easier maintenance with fewer resources needed.
Learn! Our free Savvy Gardener classes are just around the corner. Go to www.savingwater.org/savvygardenerclasses.htm for the list of classes and locations. You can also contact the Garden Hotline at (206) 633-0224 and help@gardenhotline.org for expert, environmentally--sound answers to your gardening questions, and it's free! Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook--www.facebook.com/savvygardenernews.
How can I store food scraps in my kitchen and keep my kitchen clean?
Seattle residents have sent us several great suggestions!
- Use a durable container with a snug lid. Some folks put on a paper towel in the bottom. After you dump the scraps in the cart, wash the container to keep it fresh.
- Use an approved compostable bag to store your scraps or line your kitchen container. Find a list at www.seattle.gov/util/foodwaste or call (206) 684-8717, press #2 to request a list.
- Wrap scraps in newspaper or put them in a plain paper bag. Drop the whole thing in the cart.
- Keep your food scraps in the refrigerator/freezer.
- Take your food scraps out to the curb every few days, especially during the summer.
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