Hardscape Design: The Bones of Landscaping

Hardscape Design: The Bones of Landscaping

Pathways, stairs, walls, decks, patios, and driveways are the bones of an outdoor landscape.  Outdoor design depends on these elements to create a successful and usable space. Hardscapes, plants, and trees are complementary design elements that create outdoor spaces...
Artificial Turf: What You Need to Know

Artificial Turf: What You Need to Know

Artificial turf has come a long way in recent years. The newest artificial turf products look and feel natural and come in a large variety of styles for lots of different applications. Artificial grass is made to look like various grass species and has a backing that...
Hiring a Landscape Contractor

Hiring a Landscape Contractor

With the summer sun often comes the decision to renovate the yard.  In the often rainy Northwest, time outdoors is precious and we all want to spend that time enjoying and relaxing and barbecuing.  Renovating the yard to build maximum enjoyment into your home space...
Side Yard Solutions

Side Yard Solutions

Side yards can sometimes feel like wasted space but with a little planning and effort side yards can become a private oasis or a useful addition to your home. There are lots of options for creating a little side yard paradise.   Here are some tips to make the...
Ways to Create Privacy

Ways to Create Privacy

Wandering eyes and noise pollution are a problem when you are trying to enjoy a little outdoor time. Now that the rainy season is here in the Pacific Northwest most of us don’t think about our outdoor spaces but now is the best time to start planning for next year. ...
Trends in Landscaping for 2019

Trends in Landscaping for 2019

Even landscaping has its trends. Styles come and go in fashion (hello, big 80s hair) and interior design (avocado carpet, anyone?) and landscapes are no different. Every region has its own trends depending on weather, soil, and plants that thrive in the area but there...