As a homeowner, one of the landscape topics that you hear discussed often is the question of retaining walls. Are they important? Should you have one installed? Understanding the purpose of a retaining wall and whether or not one would be beneficial to your home and landscape is more nuanced than it may at first […]

As a home or business owner, you might have started to notice that the beautiful retaining wall you had installed on your property recently is already starting to tilt, sink, crack, or bulge. This is not normal and is a sign that your retaining wall is failing. This could be for one of many reasons, […]

If you’re new to the landscaping scene and want to use your extra downtime to start improving your knowledge of landscaping and work on an outdoor project or two, here’s some helpful information for individuals learning about the different types of gravel. Table of Contents Different Types of Gravel ExplainedTypes of Pea GravelTypes of Crushed […]

Many homeowners are finding that they have extra time on their hands this spring and want to use it to DIY a drystack retaining wall. If this is you, this article will give you a step by step tutorial for how to build a drystack retaining wall for your home. Table of Contents What is […]

Outdoor landscaping is such a creative hobby. It lets you take items that you have access to, like railroad ties, wooden pallets, and more and gives you the chance to turn them into something that adds beauty to your yard. If you want to DIY a retaining wall built from railroad ties, this article will […]

Washington is well known for being a rainy state. This means that delicate landscapes can become soggy, with excess rainwater puddling in every area that even remotely resembles a slope. For homeowners looking for a practical yet beautiful solution to Washington’s insistence on rain, a rain garden will suit your home and needs perfectly. This […]

When it comes to DIY landscape projects, it’s important to understand how to complete a project both effectively and safely. Moving boulders or large rocks isn’t something that many homeowners consider getting help for. While it’s fine to move them on your own, it’s important to understand different techniques for moving boulders and rocks to […]

Are you getting your landscape all ready for this spring? Many PNW homeowners are starting to brainstorm ways to make their landscapes pop this year and have come up with a repertoire of ideas, many of which include flagstone or other yard rockeries. Flagstone is a gorgeous material that is comprised of quartz, silica, and […]

Poor drainage in a landscape can cause all kinds of functional and aesthetic issues. If you have puddles forming throughout your yard or issues whenever it rains (which happens quite often in Washington), you have a drainage issue. Drainage issues in a yard can cause problems for the foundation of your house and ruin your […]

Building a rock garden on a slope requires a special set of skills. While building a rock garden might be a DIY task for some, building a rock garden on a slope definitely requires some landscaping help. While many homeowners might feel some level of despair when surveying their sloped yard, we are here to […]