by David McCary | May 11, 2026 | Gardening, Landscape Design, Landscaping Tips
Shade is one of the defining conditions of a Seattle garden. Mature trees, narrow urban yards, and overcast skies create low-light spaces that many gardeners find challenging. In our experience, those spaces become some of the most beautiful parts of the property —...
by David McCary | May 7, 2026 | Gardening, Plant of the Day
At Seattle Sustainable Landscapes, we think carefully about what we leave out of a design. While some plants are widely available at nurseries, others spread in ways that quietly damage Seattle’s urban forests, greenbelts, and native plant communities. Because...
by David McCary | May 5, 2026 | Gardening, Landscape Design, Plant of the Day
Why Groundcovers Matter in Seattle Landscapes Groundcovers do some of the most important work in a garden without drawing much attention to themselves. They hold soil on slopes, retain moisture through dry summers, and suppress weeds without herbicides At Seattle...
by David McCary | Apr 29, 2026 | Landscape Design
Many outdoor projects begin the same way: a photo saved for later, a dream of a patio, a private retreat, or a lawn where family and friends can gather. That spark matters because it shapes what you want life outside to feel like. What brings those ideas to life is...
by David McCary | Apr 23, 2026 | Landscape Design
When a stone is placed well, it looks like it was never moved. At Seattle Sustainable Landscapes, we aim for landscapes where the granite, basalt, and weathered moss rock feel less like materials we brought in and more like features the site already had. Natural stone...
