There’s nothing that will make you feel happier about coming home then to pull into your driveway and see a beautiful, well-cared-for lawn. A well-maintained lawn with precision-cut trees, shrubs and bushes can add curb appeal to any home, but what really can set your property apart from the others is your hardscaping—things like walkways, […]

Creating a beautiful home and property can be a challenge. At each step in the process, whether you’re painting the porch or pruning the trees, you want your home to be appealing, stylish, and comfortable. At B&D Rockeries, our decades of landscaping experience has taught us that quality hardscaping can improve (or complete!) any yard. […]

When it comes to mulching your garden bed in Seattle, the options for mulching materials seem endless. There truly are good and bad types of mulch. Depending on where you live and the amount of sunlight and water run-off the area gets, the difference can be extremely important. Using a good mulch is important because […]

Summer is the perfect time to update your backyard space into one that you and your guests can enjoy! There are lots of different landscape designs including patios and decks that can update your look quickly and provide maximum efficiency. One unique and beautiful way to get the most out of your backyard is to […]

A rockery is also known as a rock garden or alpine garden, and it can liven up your landscaping in a unique and manageable way. Rockeries are aesthetically pleasing, can help conserve water prevent erosion, and can add an element of tranquility to your yard that regular landscaping often can’t do. Installing a rockery might […]

Many plants thrive in rocky areas and gardeners who love the unique and attractive curb appeal of a rockery already know how satisfying such a garden can be. For many homes, a rockery is a great way to add interesting plants to your yard and combine rough and complex textures, blending the delicacy of various […]

With spring upon us and summer on the way, many homeowners are making plans to spruce up their yard and gardens. They are mowing the lawn, pruning the trees, and spreading fresh bark in the flowerbeds. For some, their yard renovation included the one thing that adds more character and beauty than any amount of […]

Homeowners in the Pacific Northwest know a thing or two about winter storms. During some rain storms, as we all have experienced, flooding becomes a serious issue. The rain doesn’t stop falling for days, filling rivers and streams, weakening hillsides, eventually sending water pouring into fields and homes. A few weeks and thousands of dollars […]

One of the most beautiful additions to any yard or garden is a water feature. Whether it’s a pond, waterfall, or fountain, the natural, luxurious look of a water feature is guaranteed to improve the atmosphere of any property. However, water features do require some more maintenance than other forms of landscaping. This is especially […]

There is a lot of variety when it comes to landscaping projects. Being well versed in every element of landscaping is a privilege not many contractors have, so more difficult tasks are often contracted out to those businesses that have more experience. So when a client asks their contractor for a special set of stone […]