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Many Choices for Lawn Installations
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 and even gaining in popularity. Synthetic turf options, sod lawn varieties, and hydroseed blends have all...
Permeable Pavers for Improved Drainage and Aesthetics
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. Nowadays every builder and developer in town pays attention to green storm water infrastructure technology. We’re...
The Importance of Design-Build in Landscape Architecture
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 connection is more likely to exist in a true design-build firm. At True Scape Design, for...
Low Maintenance Plants for Modern Landscapes
Are you looking for a more affordable upkeep landscape or a landscape that is more sustainable? For decades, conventional yards have been time consuming and costly to maintain. In many places, this type of landscaping is also not the most environmentally friendly option. One of the biggest costs of maintaining...
April is National Gardening Month: Give Your Property a Face Lift
National Gardening Month & Modern Landscaping Along with bringing warmer weather, April is National Gardening Month. And thank goodness! It’s been a long wet winter in Seattle, and many other places in the country have had record-breaking winter weather, too. Now that the weather is becoming pleasant enough to...
Retaining Walls as Functional Design Features
Retaining walls combine function and style, shaping elevations while enhancing outdoor designs. Explore materials like steel, timber, or rock for a custom look
Options for Outdoor Fire Pits
Enhance your outdoor coziness with modern fire pits. From custom designs to diverse fuel options, create a fire feature that complements your style.
