by David McCary | Jan 23, 2026 | Landscape Design, Landscaping Tips, Seasonal landscaping, Sustainable Practices
Best Native Plants for Seattle Landscape Design Designing with native plants is one of the smartest and most sustainable choices Seattle homeowners can make for their landscapes. Native plants are adapted to the Pacific Northwest’s unique climate, thrive in our soil...
by David McCary | Jan 23, 2026 | Landscape Design
Landscape Design Plan Explained If you’re planning to transform your outdoor space, whether it’s a small backyard in Seattle or a sprawling front yard, you may be asking yourself: Do I really need a landscape design plan? At Seattle Sustainable Landscapes...
by David McCary | Jan 19, 2026 | Landscape Design, Landscaping Tips
Landscape Design Consultation For many Seattle homeowners, the idea of a landscape design consultation can feel a bit mysterious. What actually happens during the consultation? How do you prepare? What comes next? At Seattle Sustainable Landscapes (SSL), we want to...
by David McCary | Jan 17, 2026 | Landscape Design
Landscape Designer vs Landscape Architect When planning your outdoor space, one of the first questions many Seattle homeowners have is: What’s the difference between a landscape designer and a landscape architect? And more importantly, which one do I need? While the...
by David McCary | Jan 16, 2026 | Battery-Powered Equipment, Sustainable Practices
Lessons from Our First Year Testing Battery-Powered Landscape Equipment Let’s be honest: we thought the switch to battery-powered landscaping tools would be easier. At Seattle Sustainable Landscapes (SSL), we’ve spent the past year testing battery-powered blowers,...
