What the heck is a Bioretention Facility? As we have mentioned in a post or two already, much of the work we do for new developments and construction in Seattle revolves around stormwater management requirements. One tool for meeting the need to manage heavy rainfall is the installation of bioretention...
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Tree Planting Season in Seattle
When is the Best Time for Planting? A tree is likely the most important planting in any landscape project, not to mention the most expensive. It pays to give it the best chance possible to thrive in its new setting. Transplanted trees need plenty of water, so the height of...
Fall and Winter Landscape Maintenance
There is a lot to enjoy about the fall season. Leaves are changing color, school is back in session, the heat and smoke from wildfires have subsided, and brown lawns are greening up again. As some plants prepare to go dormant for the cold season, it is a great...
Green Roofs for Function and Beauty
What are Green Roofs? While there is a long history of roofs featuring living plants, modern green roofs are becoming a more common feature in new construction in the Puget Sound region and across the country. But what exactly do we mean by the term “green roof”? The simplest definition...
Irrigation Technology Has Come A Long Way
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 how much water your landscape needs on a given day and automatically delivers it to each...
Great Patios
Maximize summer with a well-designed patio! Transform your outdoor space into a functional, stylish living area with modern landscape design from True Scape Design.
Xeriscaping
Explore the benefits of xeriscaping in the Puget Sound! Save water with drought-tolerant plants, drip irrigation, and modern landscape techniques from True Scape Design.
Improving Irrigation Coverage
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 in summer heat, overspray onto hardscape surfaces, or a few shrubs hogging water. There are a...
