by David McCary | Dec 17, 2025 | Sustainable Landscaping
Battery-powered landscaping tools: Understanding Decibel Ratings in Your Neighborhood You’ve just settled in with your morning coffee, enjoying a rare moment of peace—when suddenly, a gas-powered leaf blower roars to life next door. The loud landscaper arrived. At...
by David McCary | Dec 11, 2025 | Irrigation, Landscaping Design
As the seasons change and temperatures drop, it’s crucial for homeowners with irrigation systems in Seattle to prepare for winter. Properly winterizing your irrigation system ensures its longevity and efficiency, protecting your investment from potential damage caused...
by David McCary | Dec 10, 2025 | Sustainable Landscaping, Yard Care
Battery-Powered vs. Gas-Powered Landscape Equipment: Pros and Cons As landscapers committed to sustainability, we’ve entered a debate: battery-powered vs. gas-powered equipment. Change is happening. From blowers and mowers to string trimmers, the tools we’re now...
by David McCary | Dec 10, 2025 | Sustainable Landscaping, Yard Care
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 | Sustainable Landscaping, Yard Care
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...
