by David McCary | Dec 10, 2025 | Battery-Powered Equipment, Gardening, Sustainable Practices, yard cleanup
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. In 2024, we tried commercial gear from Stihl and Milwaukee, hoping to find battery-powered tools that could handle the...
by David McCary | Dec 10, 2025 | Battery-Powered Equipment, Gardening, Sustainable Practices, yard cleanup
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 City Council passed legislation to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers from city-owned properties by 2025 and from private...
by David McCary | Nov 12, 2025 | Landscaping Tips, Seasonal landscaping
Knowing when to winterize your irrigation system can be tricky in the Pacific Northwest. Unlike other regions with clearly defined seasons, Seattle’s weather is famously unpredictable. So how can you make the right call? Here we explore the Best Time to...
by David McCary | Nov 12, 2025 | Landscaping Tips
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 your plants. But come spring, the value becomes crystal clear—especially if you’re trying to avoid an...
by David McCary | Nov 12, 2025 | Landscaping Tips
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 pros. The answer? It depends—on your comfort level, your tools, and your tolerance for risks. It’s also common...
