"What’s better than watching a happy dog romping outside? We delight in our dogs – especially in Seattle..." Read more here.
"If faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see, Indiana Jones was mustering up every bit of faith he could. He was standing on a precipice..." Read more here.
"Few sights are more glorious than brilliant autumn foliage filtered by the light of the sun as it undergoes its southerly migration. As the chlorophyll..." Read more here.
"A variety of paths, from the most straightforward to the free-spirited, are represented in this article. Materials, designs, and functions are addressed..." Read more here.
"Thoughtfully designed and strategically placed container plantings can give you a big aesthetic bang for your landscaping buck. Compared with an entire garden bed..." Read more here.
"It started with a desire to build and serve a community. Sharon Evans lived at the end of her street next to an overgrown corner vacant lot. She noticed people coming and going..." Read more here.
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"Unless you are an ascetic minimalist, you probably have "stuff" you need or want to store outdoors..." Read more here.
"When was the last time you visited the Seattle Japanese Garden? The quiet calm of this garden provides..." Read more here.
"Although often overlooked, groundcovers can play an important role in a landscape. Not only do they provide..." Read more here.
"When a landscape designer recommends a shrub to a client, often the first response is, "How big does it get?"..." Read more here.
"Creating a new landscape or updating an existing one is complicated. Many factors need to be considered before you begin, and many of them..." Read more here.
"Is there anywhere that feels safer, especially at this moment in time, than your own backyard? Health experts constantly remind us that being..." Read more here.
"Ornamental grasses are finely textured plants that lend a casual and relaxed feeling to your landscape. They move with breezes and capture..." Read more here.
"As human population increases and industry expands, our natural world shrinks, and with it the variety of life that makes our planet sustainable..." Read more here.
"Lawns have attributes. They feel good beneath bare feet, providing tactile pleasure. They are visually pleasurable, providing a calming sea of green. " Read more here.
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"Our climate is changing, and it seems like extremes are no longer extremes-they are now the norm. Instead of three weeks without measurable rainfall in.... " Read more here.
"Few of us have sprawling estates where we can lie beneath the canopies of towering oaks and majestic pines. We need to visit a park or arboretum to do that... " Read more here.
"The complexities that arise in designing a garden or a landscape come from the necessary intersection of multiple disciplines in order to address all the layers... " Read more here.
"If you’re interested in adding a wall or raised planter to your garden, there are many techniques and materials from which to choose. Depending on the style or your... " Read more here.
"This article shares some ways to create nighttime beauty in your Seattle-area landscape and offers general information on the various types of landscape lighting..." Read more here.
"Do you enjoy dining al fresco but tire of transporting plates, utensils, serving dishes, wine glasses, water glasses, etc., between your indoor kitchen and..." Read more here.
"How is your garden faring now that summer has arrived and with it a long string of dry, warm, sunny days?..." Read more here.
"What is soil? What is compost? What is mulch? What's the difference? Does it matter? The answer to the last question is yes, it matters, and if you know..." Read more here.
"Would you ever consider asking a landscape designer to create a garden that requires intensive maintenance? Probably not, you have an unlimited..." Read more here.
"Do you know what a professional resource we have in our National and State Gold Sponsor Bartlett Tree Experts? For starters they have offices all over..." Read more here.
"While we design gardens and plan for an environmentally sound and greener urban environment perhaps those of us with the expertise on tree species..." Read more here.
"Have you ever visited a nursery in search of a tree and been overwhelmed..." Read more here.
"Selecting a tree for your landscape is such an important undertaking..." Read more here.
"Why wait until spring to enjoy your garden? Seattle’s mild climate..." Read more here.
"The sunny summer days and long, warm evenings of the Pacific Northwest make many of us yearn to be outdoors for as long..." Read more here.
"Landscape design clients often express an interest in creating a landscape that resembles a Japanese garden. Although there are several different..." Read more here.
"Are you happy with your garden? Would you like to make changes but don’t know..." Read more here.