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...
Permeable Pavers for Improved Drainage and Aesthetics
Why Use Permeable Pavers? In the rainy Pacific Northwest, nothing beats direct infiltration to avoid too much water runoff from hardscape surfaces. Seattle is one of many cities now requiring on-site solutions for storm water management. Nowadays every builder and developer in town pays attention to green storm water infrastructure technology. We’re...
The Importance of Design-Build in Landscape Architecture
Shared Values When there is a real connection between the designer and the installation crew on the ground, everyone on the project knows and understands the design characteristics that the company abides by. This connection is more likely to exist in a true design-build firm. At True Scape Design, for...