Irrigation Technology Has Come A Long Way

September 1, 2017 by True Scape Design info, Product info, Seasonal

Irrigation Technology Irrigation technology has come a long way in the last decade and a half. Drip irrigation is much more prevalent these days, along with smart irrigation controllers. Imagine a system that knows

Great Patios

August 15, 2017 by True Scape Design Design

Patio Season It’s summer in the Puget Sound region! Now is the time to take advantage of the dry weather by entertaining and spending time in your outdoor space. A well-conceived and constructed patio

Xeriscaping

August 1, 2017 by True Scape Design Design, info, Plants

The Xeriscaping Style Xeriscaping is a way of landscaping based on principles of low water consumption. The style originated in the arid Southwest, but has been adapted for other regions of the country. It

Improving Irrigation Coverage

July 15, 2017 by True Scape Design Design, info, Product info, Seasonal

Why is Coverage So Poor? Conventional irrigation systems perform at about 60% efficiency, mostly due the need for coverage over irregularly shaped areas. This leads to lawns with brown spots, certain plants out performing other s

Seattle ECA Regulations Changed in 2017

July 1, 2017 by True Scape Design Design, Environmentally Critical Area, info

What Is an ECA? Washington state law requires local governments to designate Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA), to help manage the impacts of development in sensitive areas. In our city, ECAs fall into five different

Many Choices for Lawn Installations

June 15, 2017 by True Scape Design Design, info, Product info, Seasonal

The traditional grass lawn remains a standby of residential landscaping. When it comes to establishing a new lawn, nothing offers the instant impact of rolling out newly farmed sod. However, other choices are available

Permeable Pavers for Improved Drainage and Aesthetics

June 1, 2017 by True Scape Design Design, Product info

Why Use Permeable Pavers? In the rainy Pacific Northwest, nothing beats direct infiltration to avoid too much water runoff from hardscape surfaces. Seattle is one of many cities now requiring on-site solutions for storm water management.

The Importance of Design-Build in Landscape Architecture

May 15, 2017 by True Scape Design Design, project-lifecycle

Shared Values When there is a real connection between the designer and the installation crew on the ground, everyone on the project knows and understands the design characteristics that the company abides by. This