Straight talk on lawns, moss, drainage, and hardscape for Western Washington yards.
FeaturedMoss isn't a weed problem, it's a soil problem. Here's what's actually going on under a Snohomish County lawn and the three steps that turn it back to grass.
InsightsA patio that sinks or heaves after two winters didn't fail because of the pavers. It failed because of what was underneath them. Here's what proper base prep looks like.
Read article: The Part of a Paver Patio You'll Never See Is the Part That Matters
InsightsFrom Issaquah to Granite Falls, most yards have a slope somewhere. A retaining wall makes it usable, but only if the water behind it has somewhere to go.
Read article: Retaining Walls on Sloped Lots: Why Drainage Decides Everything
InsightsWhat to do between the last mow and the first frost so the yard comes back easy in March instead of buried under leaves, moss, and needles.
Read article: A Fall Clean-Up Checklist for Snohomish County Yards