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The landscape-design world is always evolving but one thing hasn’t changed: homeowners and property managers want outdoor spaces that look great, are easy to care for, and feel good to be in.

Applying mulch during this season offers significant benefits that help protect your plants, improve soil quality, and reduce maintenance throughout the year.

As we move into the winter season in the Portland and Seattle areas, many homeowners and property managers assume that landscape care slows down. But when it comes to pruning trees and shrubs, now is actually one of the best times of year to take action. During the dormant season (typically late fall through early spring), trees and shrubs are not actively growing. Pruning now reduces stress and allows plants to heal more efficiently before spring growth begins.

As temperatures drop in November and December, mice and rats across the Pacific Northwest begin searching for warm, sheltered places to spend the winter.

If you’re planning to carve your pumpkins, patience pays off. Once the inside is exposed to air, the clock starts ticking toward rot. Try to hold off on carving until just before Halloween to keep your jack-o’-lanterns looking their best.

As fall settles in, you might notice mushrooms popping up in your lawn or landscape beds. While they can appear suddenly and sometimes seem alarming, there’s no need for concern. In fact, mushrooms are a natural (and beneficial!) part of your landscape’s ecosystem. What’s Really Going On Beneath the Surface When temperatures cool and moisture increases, the underground network of fungi called mycelium becomes active. This mycelium is the true body of the fungus, and what you

If you’ve ever noticed staining along the lower portion of your building, you’re seeing more than just an eyesore, it’s a sign of ongoing...

Do you have one of these?  If so… you probably shouldn’t! That device you see sticking up from the ground is an  atmospheric breaker...

Late summer is here...can you believe it? Now is the perfect time to give your landscape a little attention before fall sets in. Trees...