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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 feldspar. It comes in all shapes and sizes as well as thick and thin pieces and makes for an ideal stone in PNW landscapes. If you are preparing for your next home project and you want to implement flagstone into your landscape, this helpful

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 lawn with sogginess. If you are struggling with drainage issues that you want to fix immediately, consider having a retaining wall installed to promote drainage. A retaining wall in your yard can make all the difference in the world when it comes to adequate

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 let you know that a sloped yard can lead to an incredibly beautiful landscape. A Sloped Yard Is The Perfect Place For A Rock Garden. Having a slight hill in your yard gives you so many creative options for building a rock garden on

Why Is Curb Appeal So Important In 2019? Whether you plan on listing your home soon or just want a new look, improving your curb appeal will increase the value of your home. By improving the curb appeal of your home, the value of your property will rise. After all, the exterior of your home is the first thing that people see when they arrive and gives the first impression of your house. This is why improving your curb appeal is critical if you’re planning to sell your house. One of the quickest ways to make potential buyers fall

It’s that time of year again. Frost is in the air and homeowners are at a loss, yet again, for how they should maintain their yard during the fall. If this describes your situation — buckle up! You’ve come to the right place. To help you keep your lawn in pristine condition through this breezy season, the team here at New Life Rockeries has thrown together our 8 favorite fall lawn maintenance tips. Taking adequate care to maintain your lawn during the fall will ensure that your lawn is healthy, thick, and lush when springtime rolls around. Here are

Is your patio missing something? Are you looking for ways to spruce up your patio while also adding to the convenience of your outdoor space? If so, there are a couple of different ways to do that, our favorite being building a sitting wall. Sitting walls are wonderful additions to back patios because they are aesthetically pleasing, simple, low maintenance, and add to the convenience of your patio. If you are planning on building a sitting wall on your patio, here are 7 easy steps to follow to get your project on the road. How To Build A Sitting

Did you know, having a stone walkway in your landscape might actually increase the value of your home? That’s right, landscaping your home is not just for aesthetic purposes, it can also be used to improve functionality and increase home value. At New Life Rockeries, we know that there are countless ways to have a stone walkway installed in your yard all of which look fabulous, and improve the appearance of your landscape. If you are toying with the idea of having an outdoor pathway put in your yard, here are 7 stone walkway ideas to improve not only

At New Life Rockeries, we know lawn drainage is an important part of the functionality of your yard. Washington State sees an average of almost 40 inches of rain per year. This large number can result in a soggy lawn if you don’t have the proper backyard drainage. To avoid letting your beautiful lawn turn into a swamp, there are several landscaping hacks that you can use in your outdoor design. Landscaping is generally thought of as purely aesthetic. However, this doesn’t have to be the case! Your landscape can also be used for convenience and functionality while still

Home courtyards are often found in the backyard of homes and are the finishing touch of most homeowner’s outdoor aesthetics. They are typically enclosed on 3-4 sides and are uncovered outdoor areas. At New Life Rockeries, we know exactly how to make your own backyard courtyard into something special to impress your guests. Courtyards often have a sitting area and are used for hosting or dining during the summer months.  If you would like to design a courtyard for your home and are in search of ideas for your courtyard, this article is for you. Whether you are looking

Retaining walls add so much dimension to an outdoor landscape. They are beautiful, add height, texture, and emotion to your outdoor aesthetic. All around, they are lovely additions to anyone’s yard. If you’ve had a rock retaining wall installed in your backyard and are just beginning to notice signs of deterioration, it might be time for a wall repair. Many homeowners don’t consider what kinds of repairs or maintenance their retaining wall might need in the future. Without anticipating repairs they are caught entirely off guard and they see their wall begin to crumble. There are a number of

Water features come in all shapes and sizes, but waterfalls are among the most popular choices. Today, you can find backyard waterfall designs that are suitable for small or large spaces alike. That said, there are many elements you need to take into consideration when adding a waterfall to your yard. This article will give 7 tips to help you design a beautiful waterfall for your backyard.   Why Should You Install A Waterfall In Your Backyard? A waterfall can be beneficial to your backyard in many ways. For one, it brings a natural ambiance to your space through

If you are looking for an inexpensive and low-maintenance way to spruce up your yard this year, then you should consider adding a moss garden to your landscape. Moss gardens are aesthetically pleasing and add color, texture, and a lush, foresty feel that is rarely found in other types of gardens. On top of these wonderful aesthetic benefits, moss gardens require minimal upkeep — yet another amazing perk for homeowners with limited amounts of time. If you are attracted to a woodland, mythical look, a moss garden is the way to go. With just a small, shady patch of