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...
by David McCary | Nov 12, 2025 | Irrigation, Yard Care
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...
