by David McCary | May 7, 2026 | Landscaping Design, Yard Care
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 | Landscaping Design, Sustainable Landscaping, Yard Care
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 | Landscaping Design, Outdoor Construction
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 | Landscaping Design, Outdoor Construction
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...
by David McCary | Apr 22, 2026 | Landscaping Design, Sustainable Landscaping, Yard Care
What plants work best in a parking strip? The strip of ground between the sidewalk and the street is easy to walk past without a second thought. In Seattle, though, we often find it’s one of the most rewarding places to plant. Narrow and sun-baked as they are,...
