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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...
Moss A Gardener’s Friend or Foe
When discussing a landscape design for a shaded garden space, a common question I get asked is “what should I do with all of this moss?” As those of us who live in the Pacific Northwest know, moss...
Investing in Irrigation
When clients say they want low-maintenance yards, I always ask if they’re interested in installing an irrigation system. The two most time-consuming tasks in keeping up the landscape are often...
Healthy Ways to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
Pollinators are essential to maintaining a healthy and productive garden. The invisible ecosystem in your garden is an under-appreciated treasure that requires attention and support. With the right...
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