Colonial Lawn & Garden

Colonial Lawn & Garden The Tri-Cities and Yakima Valley's Local Lawn and Landscape Experts
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Welcome to Colonial Lawn & Garden, Yakima's premier full-service lawn-care company. Founded by Lance Forsee in 1985, Colonial Lawn & Garden is locally owned. We provide our customers with exceptional service and products at a fair value.

Summer can be tough on your lawn. ☀️🌱Months of heat, dry weather, and everyday activity can leave your grass looking a l...
09/05/2026

Summer can be tough on your lawn. ☀️🌱

Months of heat, dry weather, and everyday activity can leave your grass looking a little tired. As summer winds down, it’s a great time to give your lawn some TLC and help it recover. 💚

🍁 Your lawn has a way of telling you what it needs—you just have to know what to look for.If you've noticed thinning gra...
09/03/2026

🍁 Your lawn has a way of telling you what it needs—you just have to know what to look for.

If you've noticed thinning grass, stubborn weeds, compacted soil, or brown patches that haven't bounced back, your lawn could be asking for a little extra attention this fall.

Swipe through to see five common signs that it's time to start your fall lawn care routine.

September is one of the most important months for your lawn. 🍂While everyone is thinking about fall, your grass is busy ...
09/01/2026

September is one of the most important months for your lawn. 🍂

While everyone is thinking about fall, your grass is busy recovering from the stress of summer.

The work you put into your lawn now can make all the difference next spring.

Healthy lawns don't happen overnight they happen one season at a time.

End of August check-in: your lawn has been through it. 🌱☀️Heat, drought stress, foot traffic, and long summer days have ...
08/29/2026

End of August check-in: your lawn has been through it. 🌱☀️

Heat, drought stress, foot traffic, and long summer days have done their work, and most lawns across the area are showing it right now. Thin spots, tired color, and slower recovery are all common this time of year.

The good news is this is the turning point. What you do now sets the stage for a stronger, healthier lawn heading into fall recovery season.

Most people think lawn improvement happens in spring, but the real transformation begins in fall with aeration and overs...
08/27/2026

Most people think lawn improvement happens in spring, but the real transformation begins in fall with aeration and overseeding. That is when structure and density are built.

Did you know we make our own compost? Top dressing with compost is one of the best ways to even out a lumpy lawn and give it the nutrient boost it needs.

We pay close attention to the details that are easy to miss, including soil condition, early signs of stress, and change...
08/25/2026

We pay close attention to the details that are easy to miss, including soil condition, early signs of stress, and changes in plant density, so you do not have to keep track of everything on your own throughout the season. 🌳

For trees and landscape health, that also means watching for developing issues early and helping you stay ahead of problems you may not notice right away.

Aeration, overseeding, and soil preparation work best together. Each step supports the next, creating a more complete an...
08/21/2026

Aeration, overseeding, and soil preparation work best together. Each step supports the next, creating a more complete and lasting improvement in lawn health.

While there are no quick fixes in nature, these simple steps can really put you ahead in spring.

A lot of fall lawn improvement happens beneath the surface long before visible change appears. Root development and soil...
08/19/2026

A lot of fall lawn improvement happens beneath the surface long before visible change appears. Root development and soil restructuring are what drive long-term results. Aeration and quality compost may be just what you need.

Give us a call to assess what your lawn needs for fall!

Aeration is one of those services that doesn’t look like much at first… until you see the results. 🌱By creating small op...
08/17/2026

Aeration is one of those services that doesn’t look like much at first… until you see the results. 🌱

By creating small openings in the soil, aeration helps reduce compaction and allows water, oxygen, and nutrients to reach the root zone more effectively. The result is a lawn that can recover faster, grow thicker, and handle stress better through the season.

If your lawn has been feeling hard, patchy, or slow to respond, aeration can make a noticeable difference in how it performs.

We use soil conditions to guide recommendations. Compaction, moisture retention, and root activity all tell us when and ...
08/15/2026

We use soil conditions to guide recommendations. Compaction, moisture retention, and root activity all tell us when and how to approach fall treatments.

Give us a call for a free soil assessment!

Address

1118 W Washington Avenue
Yakima, WA
98903

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15099661655

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