What are Green Roofs? While there is a long history of roofs featuring living plants, modern green roofs are becoming a more common feature in new construction in the Puget Sound region and across the country. But what exactly do we mean by the term “green roof”? The simplest definition...
Irrigation Technology Has Come A Long Way
Irrigation Technology Irrigation technology has come a long way in the last decade and a half. Drip irrigation is much more prevalent these days, along with smart irrigation controllers. Imagine a system that knows how much water your landscape needs on a given day and automatically delivers it to each...
Xeriscaping
The Xeriscaping Style Xeriscaping is a way of landscaping based on principles of low water consumption. The style originated in the arid Southwest, but has been adapted for other regions of the country. It includes elements such as drought tolerant plantings and materials other than grass or sod for lawn...