Steel and Rust In the last decade or so, weathering steel has become a popular material for architectural and landscaping features. This material is an untreated steel alloy that will weather in the elements over time, gaining a rust-like patina. This look can provide an attractive accent in a modern...
Landscaping with Native Plants
Some of our favorite plants to use in landscape designs also happen to be Pacific Northwest natives. These plants are not only well adapted to our region, but they lend the look and feel of our natural surroundings to a designed space. Low Maintenance Natives are a terrific choice for...
Street Trees and SDOT Requirements
Autumn marks Seattle's ideal tree planting season, with cooler weather and rainfall creating perfect conditions for newly planted trees to thrive. Discover SDOT's street tree requirements, including soil amendments, root barriers, and helpful resources to ensure your trees grow strong while protecting sidewalks and the environment.
Design-Build in Landscape Architecture
Shared Values With a real connection between the designer and the installation crew on the ground, projects can go very smoothly. Everyone on the project knows and understands the design characteristics that the company values. This connection is more likely to exist in a true design-build firm. At True Scape...
January is for Planning
Planning for the Year Ahead January can be a slow time of year for gardening and landscaping, with the days still short and the temperatures low. Less time digging outside allows more time for planning. Keep yourself warm during this rainy season by thinking about your projects for the coming...
Bioretention for Storm Water Management
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...
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...