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Mature Landscaping: Getting Your Garden Plants Established
Often considered to be the jewels of the landscape, it can be especially satisfying to enjoy a yard enhanced with beautiful plantings. While permanent elements such as paver patios or bubbling water...
What are desire paths?
Unsanctioned shortcuts are called desire paths, and they are primarily considered paths of least resistance. Desire paths are easily recognized in large commercial and public landscapes, where...
Issues of Planting in the Winter
Planting in winter has its challenges but rest assured, it's okay to put a plant in the ground during the winter months. In fact, in some cases, it’s the best time. In the PNW, it rains A LOT in the...
Incorporating Focal Points Into Your Landscape Design
As a landscape designer, I am always aware of focal points in the landscape, and how important they are to our outdoor experience. Focal points can be just about anything you can imagine. They are...
Your Yard Needs a Rain Garden: Here’s Why
Rain gardens are quickly becoming a common element in residential landscapes. In fact, in many cities, new developments are required by code to install rain gardens. They’re a great way to add an...
6 Landscaping Techniques to Block Noise
One unpredictable part of owning property is knowing if you’ll have to deal with noisy neighbors or traffic. It can be very frustrating because noise issues are often something we can’t control. ...
Colorful Winter Landscape Planters
Decorating with natural materials is a popular trend in the cool, dark months of winter. This easy decorating method adds beauty and color to outdoor spaces throughout the holiday season. Many of...
Crape Myrtles Provide Four Seasons of Beauty
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia) are beautiful small trees and shrubs all year with small glossy foliage, showy buds and blooms, great fall color, and attractive bark. Newer Crape myrtle varieties...
The Benefits of All-Electric Maintenance Services
Same Great Care – Sustainably Blessing Landscapes is proud to announce our new all-electric landscape maintenance offering. Using electric mowers, blowers, and trimmers instead of gas-powered...
Extending the Outdoor Living Season
Your private outdoor space offers a safe place to relax and a welcome bit of freedom. Although the cooler, darker months are here, you don’t need to abandon your backyard. Extend the outdoor living...
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