Madame Galen Trumpet Creeper (Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen') Photo Courtesy of Great Plant Picks Creating Habitat for Birds Part 2 of 2

April 21, 2017

In our last blog about creating habitat for birds we talked about the steps we can take to make a healthy and sustainable northwest garden where birds and other wildlife will thrive. Not only does the design of your landscape effect whether we have birds in our backyard, but the plant choices we make can… Read more >

Dark Eyed Junco Photo Courtesy of Audubon Society Creating Habitat for Birds Part 1 of 2

April 21, 2017

When we build new housing or commercial developments, we inevitably scare away many birds and other wildlife that we want to keep in our backyards. Once we’ve developed an area, it’s our job to re-create habitat that birds will come back to and thrive in. A quick fun fact about birds that live in urban… Read more >

Edmonds Backyard Landscape A small Edmonds landscape gets a makeover: problem solved

February 4, 2014

A small  Edmonds backyard renovation- Before and after… Often times it is a problem that sparks a new landscaping project.  In the case of this small Edmonds backyard, the area below was the problem: the ground had been sinking. Our best guess was that when the house was built there had been a large tree… Read more >

Incorporating a Water Feature Into Your Garden

December 5, 2013

  There is something very soothing about the sound of water. This Snohomish, WA garden features a large stream and pond as the focal point of the garden and home. For the homeowner the decision to incorporate a water feature into the garden was an easy one. The existing slopes and open space gave way… Read more >

Landscaping to Attract Birds: How to Keep our Feathered Friends Plump and Happy

June 26, 2013

Whether you have a 2 acre parcel of land or a 3000 sq foot lot, any garden can be planted to attract and feed birds.  In late fall and winter, when the riot  spring and summer has faded, a shrub with berries that provide a pop of color and interest is not only a welcome… Read more >