Seattle Landscape Maintenance

Dense overgrowth of green and brown blackberry bushes filling the frame, with a glimpse of a house and trees in the background.

Himalayan blackberries – the noxious weed that makes fantastic pie

Close-up of dry, brown grass with scattered fallen autumn leaves on the ground.

Brown lawns aren’t necessarily dead lawns – care for your lawn during a hot, dry summer

Native kinnikinnick is one of dozens of plants considered "fire-resistant."

Fire-resistant landscapes – creating a defensible space around your home

A close-up of a red ladybug with black spots sitting on the edge of a green leaf against a blurred green background.

Good bugs, bad bugs – take time to figure out which ones you should keep around

A large red rain barrel with two spigots is positioned next to a house, with a white bucket underneath to collect water.

Common questions about using rain barrels in the Seattle area

Close-up of a clump of grassy weeds growing in soil, with narrow green leaves and small white seed heads.

Poa annua – annual bluegrass weed

Ecoyards crew installing a drip irrigation system on a Lake Union house boat

Conserve Water in Your Yard: Tips for Drought-Tolerant Plants and Efficient Irrigation

A brown garden snail with a patterned shell crawls over gray and white rocks.

How to Get Rid of Garden Snails in Seattle: Tips and Tricks