Ever wondered how to lay flagstone yourself? While home and garden social media accounts frequently tout laying flagstone as a great “DIY” activity for your yard, there’s a bit more to it than most people expect.  Like all things, doing it RIGHT is different than just getting the job done. With that in mind, we […]

Contain Gravel From Washing Out Gravel is a convenient choice for driveways, walkways, and parking lots. It requires very little maintenance, is easy to install, and lasts for years.  But despite these advantages, gravel also comes with a few cons — one of the main ones being, how do you stop gravel from washing out?  […]

Timber retaining wall construction can be a fun undertaking. It gives you the opportunity to make your landscape have a unique feature that has both practical and aesthetic benefits. Continue reading to learn more about how to build a timber retaining wall or get in touch with New Life Rockeries to speak with a retaining […]

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 […]