Learning how to cut concrete pavers is a skill like any other that can be honed with enough practice and know-how. While cutting concrete pavers is best left to the experts, there are some tips we can share with you to help you out in your next project! New Life Rockeries takes rockeries and landscaping […]

“What are the best tips for how to build cinder block retaining walls?” Whether you’ve decided to have a cinder block retaining wall installed in your landscape for practical or aesthetic purposes, this article outlines the best tips for how to build a retaining wall with cinder blocks as well as helpful design tips in […]

If you’re looking to improve your landscape and enjoy a beautiful lawn, the first thing you might want to add is mulch. You can also upgrade your garden with more plants. While these are excellent choices, another option you may want to consider is gravel. Gravel can save you money on lawn maintenance and make […]

A healthy and beautiful lawn doesn’t just happen. It requires a lot of care and dedication to keep it green and neat. At New Life Rockeries, we want to help Seattle residents have lush and fabulous grass. Keep reading to discover our lawn care tips to master your Seattle garden and put our useful advice […]

Looking for rock garden ideas for small spaces? Adding a rock garden to your outdoor landscape can be a fun and creative way to bring new vibrance to your yard.  Continue reading for rock garden ideas for small gardens or get in touch with New Life Rockeries to learn more about our rock garden installation […]

Figuring out how to stop backyard flooding is a big struggle that many Pacific Northwest homeowners face. Seattle gets an estimated 37 inches of rainfall each year, so if your backyard has poor drainage, then flooding can become a serious problem.  If you are looking for tips on how to prevent flooding in your backyard, […]

Dry stack stone walls are attractive, easy-to-build, landscape features that make a wonderful addition to residential and commercial properties. If you’re wondering how to build a dry stack stone wall, this blog post will teach you how to construct one and will also answer some of the frequently asked questions that our rock wall builders […]

Retaining wall pins are integral to the strength and structural integrity of retaining walls. Unlike unmortared stone retaining walls that rely on gravity to remain sturdy, many kinds of block walls use retaining pins to keep the wall straight and strong.  Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about retaining wall pins and […]

Retainer wall plants can completely transform your landscape and bring new vibrancy to your home’s outdoor aesthetic.  If you’ve been considering livening up your outdoor space by doing some retaining wall planting, this article will help you know the best retaining wall plants that you can use to make your retaining wall pop.  If you […]

Dealing with retaining wall cracks and cracks in concrete walls can be a huge frustration as they pose a risk to your landscape and can be difficult to repair.  Retaining walls are usually built to stop soil erosion or improve drainage in your landscape, so when they don’t work your entire landscape can be put […]