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We offer landscaping tips, tricks, and guides to help you design, maintain, and transform your outdoor space in Seattle.
Welcome to Seattle Sustainable Landscapes, where eco-conscious homeowners in the Emerald City find landscaping tips and inspiration to transform their outdoor spaces into vibrant and environmentally friendly landscapes. Our mission is to provide you with the knowledge, resources, and ideas you need to create sustainable landscapes that not only enhance curb appeal but also contribute to a healthier planet. From native plant gardening to water-wise irrigation and everything in between, join us on a journey to imagine your yard into the ideal sustainable oasis in Seattle’s urban landscape.
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Irrigation Winterization Guide for Seattle Homeowners
Irrigation Winterization Guide for Seattle Homeowners As the seasons change and temperatures drop, it’s crucial for homeowners with irrigation...
Battery-Powered vs. Gas-Powered Landscape Equipment: Pros and Cons
Battery-Powered vs. Gas-Powered Landscape Equipment: Pros and Cons As landscapers committed to sustainability, we’ve entered a debate:...
Why We’re Testing Kress Battery Landscaping Equipment
At Seattle Sustainable Landscapes (SSL), we’ve tested a lot of battery-powered landscaping tools—and let’s just say, our crews have some opinions....
Seattle’s Gas Leaf Blower Ban: What It Means for Homeowners and Landscapers
Seattle’s Gas Leaf Blower Ban: What It Means for Homeowners and Landscapers Seattle is making noise—by putting a stop to it. In 2022, the Seattle...
Best Time to Winterize Your Sprinkler System
Knowing when to winterize your irrigation system can be tricky in the Pacific Northwest. Unlike other regions with clearly defined seasons,...
How Much Does Irrigation Winterization Cost in Seattle?
We get it—no one wants to spend money on a service that feels "invisible." Irrigation winterization doesn’t change how your system looks or waters...
DIY vs. Professional Irrigation Winterization
When it comes to winterizing your irrigation system, some Seattle homeowners wonder whether they can do it themselves or if it's best left to the...
Why Seattle’s Mild Winters Still Require Sprinkler Blowouts
We hear this every year: “I’ve lived in Seattle for 10 years and never winterized my irrigation system. It’s never been a problem.” But here’s the...
Why Having a Relationship with a Professional Sprinkler Repair Company Matters
When it comes to managing your home’s irrigation system, it’s easy to take a “fix it when it breaks” approach. After all, many homeowners are...
Gravel Under Trees
The Fall Problem You Didn’t See Coming As we head into fall in Seattle, there’s a beautiful transformation across our neighborhoods—trees burst into...
Why Are Crows Tearing Up My Lawn
A Walk, a Call, and a Lawn Mystery Just earlier today, I was walking down a residential sidewalk in Seattle, chatting on the phone with our Director...
Annual vs Perennial Flowers
When it comes to adding color and vibrancy to your Seattle landscape, the question often comes up: Should you plant annuals or perennials? Both...












