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Getting Your Yard Prepped For Fall: 5 Things To Do Now
Fall has (finally!) arrived in Vancouver! Despite an uncharacteristically warm and dry early Fall, we’ve finally reached peak Fall in the Pacific Northwest! Leaves are changing colors, the rain is back in full force, and the return to mostly indoor living has...
Four Steps to a Beautiful Backyard Transformation
The backyard of your dreams is just a few steps away If you’re like most Washingtonians, designing your dream backyard has probably been moved to the back burner in favor of spending your time and money inside. And it makes sense – we spend a lot of time inside our...
The Ultimate Guide to Landscape Design
Design is not just for interiors With the popularity of home improvement and DIY, interior design gets all the glory. But we think exterior design (or landscape design) is just as important – if not more important – than its interior counterpart. After all, the...
How To Bring Common Home Design Styles to Your Landscape
The outdoors should be just as important as the indoors Picture this: you’ve finally purchased your forever home (in this insane market, nonetheless!) and have tirelessly designed and decorated every space to make your house as cohesive and beautiful as possible. But,...
Five Ways to Bring Some Luxury to Your Patio Space
An elevated space is a happy space No matter your lifestyle, we think everyone can benefit from an elevated patio space, especially when we Pacific Northwesters have to cram all of our outdoor time into just a few months when the weather is nice. The great thing about...
Four Creative Ways to Fill Wasted Space In Your Yard
Summer is in full swing in the PNW, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably been spending lots of time outside (except when it’s 95º+, are we right?). Whether you love your backyard or are still dreaming up the perfect space to accompany your home and family’s...
Give Your Front Yard Some Love: Trendy Ideas to Make Your Front Yard Shine
We love a good backyard design, but … When we finally get some sunshine and warmth in the PNW, Washingtonians love to spend as much time as possible outside, so we also spend a ton of time, effort, and money making our backyard into the perfect oasis. Don’t get...
How Water Features Can Elevate Your Yard for Summer
Water Features: The Perfect Yard Addition in 2022 If you’ve perused our blog before, you’ve probably noticed that we love water features. Not only are water features beautiful conversation starters, but they are extremely versatile and can be designed to fit any...
Plants That Thrive in the Pacific Northwest Summer
Pacific Northwest Plants 101 Whether you consider yourself to be an avid gardener or not, you’re probably familiar with some of the more popular and common plants we see here in Pacific Northwest gardens and yards. Compared to the rest of the US, Washington has a...
5 Unique Landscaping Ideas for Your Kids and Pets
You don’t have to sacrifice beauty for functionality and fun If you have kids or pets, you probably know from experience that your backyard space has more uses than just looking nice. While you, the homeowner, may have ideas and dreams for your yard, sometimes giving...
How To Turn Your Backyard Into an Entertainer’s Paradise This Summer
Summer is meant for the outdoors Despite an uncharacteristically wet Spring, all this extra rain will be well worth it when we can finally enjoy those 80º, sunny days, complete with hiking, swimming, and, our personal favorite, backyard barbecues! Since we only get a...
Five Easy Ways to Kickstart Your Yard Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning time is here! Despite the uncharacteristic cold weather here in Southwest Washington in the past couple of weeks (snow and hail in April?!), warmer weather is finally on the horizon. We can almost smell the roses blooming, feel the 80º sunshine...
Five Plants to Plant Right Now for Summer Bloom
April showers bring May flowers. After some very (and we mean very) late snow and cold weather this April, it’s safe to say that Springtime is finally here. Those early-blooming daffodils are starting to wilt, cherry blossoms have lost their pink petals, and tons of...
Myth-Busting Common Misconceptions About Backyard Water Features
Fountains, and ponds, and bubblers – Oh my! With our clocks set forward and (slightly) less rain in the forecast, Springtime is almost here in the PNW! Spring is one of our favorite seasons – mainly because it’s the hottest time of year in the landscaping biz....
Taking Care of Your Backyard Bubbler, Fountain, or Pond This Spring and Summer
Water feature maintenance is scary … or is it? Back in November, we wrote about why waterfalls are going to be 2022’s hottest landscaping trend, and we stand by that prediction! But, something that might stop a lot of people from getting with the trend and actually...
DO THIS for a Functional and Beautiful Landscape
Want a beautiful yard but you’re not sure where to start? Do this! At Greenhaven Landscapes, we’ve spent the last twenty five years working with clients in an effort to help them realize their landscape design goals. In theory, this might seem like a simple...
Consider These 7 Things Before Starting Your New Landscape Project
Starting a new landscape project? Do this first! There are few things that make us at Greenhaven Landscapes more excited than when we hear folks are getting into a new landscape design project. Yes, landscapes are our business, but to us on a more personal level,...
New Year, New Yard! How Water Features, Lighting, and Other Landscape Upgrades Can Give You The Yard of Your Dreams!
Do your new year resolutions include sprucing up your living space? Our team is full of ideas on how to transform your backyard into one of your dreams. With a few additions and upgrades, your yard will quickly become the highlight of the home, just in time for Spring!