Patchy grass and winter mud are common in Seattle’s shade-heavy climate. Here’s how to fix a struggling lawn and how to know when a different design solution may work better.
Landscaping Insights & Tips
Stormwater Management through Landscape Design in Seattle
Seattle’s rain can cause runoff, flooding, and erosion—but smart landscape design turns stormwater into an asset instead of a problem.
Winter Landscaping Design Tips for Seattle Homeowners
Seattle winters don’t have to mean a dull yard. Discover winter landscaping tips to keep your Seattle landscape functional, beautiful, and thriving year-round.
How to Design a Landscape That Thrives in the Seattle Rain
Designing for Seattle’s rain doesn’t have to be a challenge. Learn how rain gardens, proper drainage, native plants, and permeable hardscapes create landscapes that thrive year-round.
Drainage Field Installation
Is a Drainage Field the Right Solution for Your Seattle Property? Introduction For Seattle homeowners facing persistent drainage issues, a drainage field (also known as a leach field or drain field) can be an effective solution for managing excess water. Drainage...
Rain Garden Installation
Rain Garden Installation: Is a Rain Garden the Right Drainage Solution for Your Seattle Home? Introduction Seattle’s rainy climate creates challenges for homeowners dealing with excess water runoff and drainage issues. One sustainable and aesthetically pleasing...
Channel Drain Installation
Channel Drains: Are Channel Drains the Right Drainage Solution for Your Seattle Property? Introduction Seattle’s frequent rainfall can lead to excess surface water and drainage issues for homeowners, especially in paved areas like driveways, patios, and walkways. One...
Downspout Extension Installation
Do You Need Downspout Extensions for Your Seattle Home? Introduction Seattle’s rainy weather can create significant drainage challenges for homeowners, with heavy rainfall frequently pooling around homes. One simple yet effective solution to help manage water runoff...
Dry Well Installation in Seattle
What is a Dry Well, and Is It the Right Drainage Solution for Your Seattle Home? Introduction For homeowners in Seattle, dealing with excess water and poor drainage is often a challenge. Whether it's pooling water in your yard or basement flooding, finding an...
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Invasive Groundcover and Problem Plants to Know in Seattle Gardens
Some plants look great in the nursery — and then take over the garden, the greenbelt, and the neighbor’s yard. In Seattle, a handful of popular species spread aggressively and crowd out the native plants that local wildlife depends on. Here’s what we’ve learned to leave out of our designs.
Our Favorite Low Maintenance Groundcover Plants for Seattle Gardens
Ground cover plants do some of the quietest, most valuable work in a garden — holding soil, feeding pollinators, and filling in the spaces that would otherwise become weeds. In Seattle, the right choices thrive through wet winters and dry summers with very little help from you.
Backyard Transformation Ideas That Truly Fit Your Seattle Home
Many outdoor projects begin with inspiration and grow through thoughtful design. A successful backyard transformation takes shape when ideas meet the realities of your home, property, and how you want to live outside in Seattle.
How to Fix a Patchy Lawn in Seattle
Patchy grass and winter mud are common in Seattle’s shade-heavy climate. Here’s how to fix a struggling lawn and how to know when a different design solution may work better.
Stormwater Management through Landscape Design in Seattle
Seattle’s rain can cause runoff, flooding, and erosion—but smart landscape design turns stormwater into an asset instead of a problem.
Winter Landscaping Design Tips for Seattle Homeowners
Seattle winters don’t have to mean a dull yard. Discover winter landscaping tips to keep your Seattle landscape functional, beautiful, and thriving year-round.
How to Design a Landscape That Thrives in the Seattle Rain
Designing for Seattle’s rain doesn’t have to be a challenge. Learn how rain gardens, proper drainage, native plants, and permeable hardscapes create landscapes that thrive year-round.
Drainage Field Installation
Is a Drainage Field the Right Solution for Your Seattle Property? Introduction For Seattle homeowners facing persistent drainage issues, a drainage field (also known as a leach field or drain field) can be an effective solution for managing excess water. Drainage...
Rain Garden Installation
Rain Garden Installation: Is a Rain Garden the Right Drainage Solution for Your Seattle Home? Introduction Seattle’s rainy climate creates challenges for homeowners dealing with excess water runoff and drainage issues. One sustainable and aesthetically pleasing...
Channel Drain Installation
Channel Drains: Are Channel Drains the Right Drainage Solution for Your Seattle Property? Introduction Seattle’s frequent rainfall can lead to excess surface water and drainage issues for homeowners, especially in paved areas like driveways, patios, and walkways. One...
Downspout Extension Installation
Do You Need Downspout Extensions for Your Seattle Home? Introduction Seattle’s rainy weather can create significant drainage challenges for homeowners, with heavy rainfall frequently pooling around homes. One simple yet effective solution to help manage water runoff...
Dry Well Installation in Seattle
What is a Dry Well, and Is It the Right Drainage Solution for Your Seattle Home? Introduction For homeowners in Seattle, dealing with excess water and poor drainage is often a challenge. Whether it's pooling water in your yard or basement flooding, finding an...