#quickstartyouryard

this fella emerged flowering from the thicket in front of our house. first time in three years! i think it’s a slenderleaf mock orange, philadelphus tenuifolius. any thoughts? . #mockorange #philadelphus #mysteryplant #landscapedesigner #gardendesigner #gardencoach #gardentalk #gardenadvice #gardentips #quickstartyouryard #sustainable #planting #seattle #pnw #seattlegardens #pnwgarden #urbangarden #citygarden #americangarden #lovegardens #lovegardening #happygardening #localbusiness #smallbusiness #womaninbusiness (at Queen Anne, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAid-bCA1WG/?igshid=t429hsy7rvex

in this #quickstarttip i have to talk about my cat Jenna. our garden is her fiefdom, she rules but only to the extend i allow her to. sometimes she tries to use fresh soil as her litter box. a definite no-no! i use a cat repellent called “get off” that works for me. it’s a green glibber, pet and child safe. its lemony smell clearly puts off our cat. job done! though Jenna is looking a little displeased in this photo... . boundaries for dogs are important, too. i’m not just talking about physical boundaries like fences (they are a must), but also things like building a dedicated “doggy bed” where they are allowed to bury as many “treasures” as they like. the lawn, if you have any, should be for play and relaxation, and not for dog poo. . there are many ways to make your garden a pet AND human-friendly space. contact me for a remote consultation or online Q&A to help you Quickstart Your Yard! and talk about your garden needs. . #quickstartyouryard #landscapedesigner #gardendesigner #gardencoach #gardentalk #gardenadvice #gardentips #onlineconsultation #sustainable #planting #seattle #pnw #seattlegardens #pnwgarden #urbangarden #citygarden #americangarden #lovegardens #lovegardening #happygardening #localbusiness #smallbusiness #womaninbusiness #jennathecat (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VGUsIAazz/?igshid=1238qpyh49sdy

in this #quickstarttip i have to talk about my cat Jenna. our garden is her fiefdom, she rules but only to the extend i allow her to. sometimes she tries to use fresh soil as her litter box. a definite no-no! i use a cat repellent called “get off” that works for me. it’s a green glibber, pet and child safe. its lemony smell clearly puts off our cat. job done! . boundaries for dogs are important, too. i’m not just talking about physical boundaries like fences (they are a must), but also things like building a dedicated “doggy bed” where they are allowed to bury as many “treasures” as they like. the lawn, if you have any, should be for play and relaxation, and not for dog poo. . there are many ways to make your garden a pet AND human-friendly space. contact me for a consultation to help you Quickstart Your Yard! and talk about your garden needs. . #quickstartyouryard #landscapedesigner #gardendesigner #gardencoach #gardentalk #gardenadvice #gardentips #sustainable #planting #seattle #pnw #seattlegardens #pnwgarden #urbangarden #citygarden #americangarden #lovegardens #lovegardening #happygardening #localbusiness #smallbusiness #womaninbusiness #jennathecat (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VGUsIAazz/?igshid=1qcienl2vfp1n

here is my latest #quickstarttip: a plant should not have a root ball like the one in my photo above. but we don’t always check plants in the nursery, or we are just happy sometimes to have found the last one available. root bound (aka pot bound) plants can be rescued in a few easy steps BEFORE being put in the ground. if possible, tease the roots closest to the surface out of the ball, using your hands. this will prevent roots from growing around each other, effectively suffocating the plant. if the root ball is too dense, you may have to go a step further and use a knife. want to learn more? contact me for an online garden coaching Q&A. 20min chats are free. the contact info is in my bio and on www.heidiwalther.com #quickstartyouryard #gardencoach . #happygardening #landscapedesigner #gardendesigner #gardentalk #gardenadvice #gardentips #sustainable #planting #seattle #pnw #seattlegardens #pnwgarden #urbangarden #citygarden #americangarden #localbusiness #smallbusiness #womaninbusiness (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IH2-zgHfB/?igshid=1orndsvntunnp

my SPRING OFFER to all home-bound gardeners out there: a free 20min Q&A video session. you can ask me your specific questions, show me a particular area your yard (virtually) or talk through your garden ideas. maybe you‘d like some pointers for a family garden? have your questions ready so we can make the most of our session. let’s keep the garden conversation going! #quickstartyouryard #gardencoach . #springoffer #onlinecoaching #landscapedesigner #gardendesigner #gardentalk #gardenadvice #gardentips #lovegardening #sustainable #planting #seattle #queenanneseattle #pnw #seattlegardens #pnwgarden #urbangarden #citygarden #americangarden #localbusiness #smallbusiness #womaninbusiness (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Fi-LtnaE3/?igshid=5vvc5wrm6ybu

what gorgeous ‘little apple’ we saw today in the university district! a manzanita, with just about the most beautiful bark. a western american native. . #manzanita #arctostaphylos #native #nativeplants #quickstartyouryard #sustainable #planting #seattle #pnw #seattlegardens #pnwgarden #urbangarden #citygarden #americangarden #landscapedesigner #gardendesigner #gardenwalk #gardencoach #gardentalk #gardenadvice #localbusiness #smallbusiness #womaninbusiness (at University of Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9po849nY9C/?igshid=1vo8gkeaqsi8j

this #quickstarttip for you is all about filtering and framing your view to get a new perspective and new ideas. there is something about looking at a photo rather than the real-life image that let’s you see things more clearly, “with new eyes”. . has this worked for you? let me know how you’re getting on! . #quickstartyouryard #sustainable #planting #seattle #pnw #seattlegardens #pnwgarden #urbangarden #citygarden #americangarden #landscapedesigner #gardendesigner #gardencoach #gardentalk #gardenadvice #gardentips #localbusiness #smallbusiness #womaninbusiness (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9o71lrnxqX/?igshid=718f4r37uctm

while there are occasional feelings of nervousness and uncertainty, i took a moment to reflect on what i am feeling thankful for these days ... . my garden because it grounds me . the internet because it informs and entertains me, and it helps me keep my business going . the health of my loved ones, because it means everything . time to show my appreciation more! am i spending enough time in my garden, getting it ready for the warm season? am i using the extra ‘me’ time for online classes or website updates? and most importantly, when did i last have a good old chinwag with friends and family? . what are you being grateful for? . #beinggrateful #queenannemeadow #quickstartyouryard #sustainable #planting #seattle #pnw #seattlegardens #pnwgarden #urbangarden #citygarden #americangarden #landscapedesigner #gardendesigner #gardencoach #gardentalk #gardenadvice #localbusiness #smallbusiness #womaninbusiness (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nZ0z2AEi4/?igshid=e215e3e0fwd2