Seattle Sustainable Landscapes
Seattle Sustainable Landscapes

Welcome to the Sustainable Landscaping Blog!

Our landscaping blog will help you design, maintain, and transform your outdoor space in Seattle.

Welcome to our landscaping blog, where eco-conscious homeowners in the Emerald City find information and inspiration to transform their outdoor spaces into environmentally friendly landscapes.

You’ll find resources and ideas to create sustainable landscapes that enhance curb appeal and help protect the planet. With blog posts around native-plant gardening, water-wise management, and more, we invite you to imagine your yard as an ideal sustainable oasis in Seattle’s urban landscape.

Questions? Contact us or call us today at 206-414-8615

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Drainage

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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.

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Rain Garden Installation

Rain gardens help manage stormwater, reduce runoff, and support healthy landscapes. Learn how this natural drainage solution can add beauty, habitat, and function to your Seattle yard.

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Channel Drain Installation

Channel drains help capture and redirect water from driveways, patios, and walkways. Learn when this drainage solution is right for your Seattle property and how it can help prevent pooling and water damage.

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Irrigation

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Backflow Preventer Testing in Seattle: Protecting Your Water Supply and Irrigation System

Backflow testing helps protect Seattle's drinking water supply by ensuring irrigation backflow preventers are working properly. Learn why annual testing matters, what the process involves, and how BAT-certified irrigation technicians help keep systems operating safely and efficiently.

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Spring Irrigation Startup in Seattle: Homeowners Guide

Spring is the right time to start your sprinkler system in Seattle. Learn how to check, adjust, and repair your irrigation after winter.

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Irrigation Winterization Guide for Seattle Homeowners

Irrigation Winterization Guide for Seattle Homeowners

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Landscaping Design

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Backyard Lights

Backyard lighting helps Seattle landscapes feel warm, usable, and connected after sunset. From pathway and accent lights to uplighting, the right fixtures improve safety, highlight key features, and extend the way outdoor spaces are enjoyed.

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Our Favorite Shade Plants and Groundcovers for Seattle Gardens

Seattle’s shady gardens offer an opportunity to create calm, layered landscapes filled with texture, fragrance, and ecological value. Here are some of our favorite shade-loving plants for Pacific Northwest gardens.

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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.

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Outdoor Construction

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Natural Stone Patios & Pathways with Flagstone and Bluestone

Natural stone patios and pathways bring lasting structure, texture, and beauty to Seattle landscapes. Explore flagstone and bluestone options, installation methods, and design ideas that work with the Pacific Northwest climate.

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Backyard Bocce Ball Courts in Seattle: Design, Drainage & Installation

A backyard bocce ball court in Seattle offers a low-maintenance, design-forward way to create space for gathering and outdoor living. Thoughtful drainage and materials make it usable through the seasons.

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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.

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Sustainable Landscaping

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Sustainable Landscaping in Seattle: We Transitioned to 100% Electric Equipment

As Seattle continues moving toward more sustainable urban practices, we're transitioning our operations to 100% electric equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and saws. This shift reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability, quieter neighborhoods, and a more thoughtful approach to caring for outdoor spaces.

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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.

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Parking Strip Landscaping Ideas: Favorite Plants for Seattle Curbside Gardens

Parking strips are some of the most challenging spots in a Seattle garden: narrow, sun-baked, and often overlooked. When planted with care, they become pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance landscapes that give back to the neighborhood season after season.

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Yard Care

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Backflow Preventer Testing in Seattle: Protecting Your Water Supply and Irrigation System

Backflow testing helps protect Seattle's drinking water supply by ensuring irrigation backflow preventers are working properly. Learn why annual testing matters, what the process involves, and how BAT-certified irrigation technicians help keep systems operating safely and efficiently.

Read more

Sustainable Landscaping in Seattle: We Transitioned to 100% Electric Equipment

As Seattle continues moving toward more sustainable urban practices, we're transitioning our operations to 100% electric equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and saws. This shift reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability, quieter neighborhoods, and a more thoughtful approach to caring for outdoor spaces.

Read more

Our Favorite Shade Plants and Groundcovers for Seattle Gardens

Seattle’s shady gardens offer an opportunity to create calm, layered landscapes filled with texture, fragrance, and ecological value. Here are some of our favorite shade-loving plants for Pacific Northwest gardens.

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