June 7, 2018
Container gardens are great additions to the landscape and can be customized and changed throughout the year. They’re a fun and easy way to add a colorful touch to a patio, a rooftop deck, and even inside. Follow these tips to keep your container gardens looking fresh all year around. Outside Container Gardens When watering… Read more >
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August 25, 2017
Plants play a very important role in any garden but there is much more to a well-designed garden than just plants. The design of any garden or landscape starts with the structure and hardscape. Landscape design is an art that involves the use of a very wide range of mediums beyond just plants, like: concrete,… Read more >
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February 9, 2017
The warming weather has turned our frozen gardens into spongy goo again and has us thinking about drainage. The rain and melting snow can cause you to question: where should all of that water be going? Other than the giant puddle you formerly called your garden. Proper drainage is always important but in the winter… Read more >
June 3, 2016
Drainage and management of storm water runoff is becoming more regulated and everyone is becoming more aware of the issues improper infrastructure can create. We are seeing an increasing number of new homes and remodels with drainage “issues”. Managing drainage on-site is very important but typically drainage features are an eyesore that get placed in the… Read more >
April 3, 2015
Spring is so beautiful in the Northwest. As we watch our gardens awaken for spring we also welcome spring rains and Northwest drainage issues become much more evident. Storms become more frequent and the lower temperatures aren’t very conducive for evaporation. Areas with poor drainage struggle to recover after each storm. Proper drainage is very important in… Read more >
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