Posts by Pacifica Landscapes
Corten Steel Planters
What are Corten Steel Planters? CORE-TEN is a trademarked name now used to refer to a variety of weathering steels. But why would you want a planter that weathers? The advantage of Corten steel is that after the outside rusts it forms a seal that protects the rest of the metal – sort of like…
Read MoreSynthetic Grass vs Real Lawn: Which is Right For My Seattle Yard?
Synthetic grass, also known as AstroTurf, is becoming increasingly popular. Initially a clunky product used for sports fields, it has become more functional and aesthetically pleasing, showing up in residential and commercial settings as traditional lawns have waned in popularity. But is it the right choice for your Pacific Northwest yard? Why go with synthetic…
Read MoreMore Lawn or Ground Covers: What’s the Right Choice for Your Seattle Yard?
Sure, lawns are a mainstay of most yards. Their history and associations with luxury date back to the 18th century. But times have changed, and the classic suburbia aesthetic isn’t what it once was. Are lawns still the right call for your yard? What Actually is a Lawn? Despite how we often thing of it,…
Read MoreHow To Prepare Your Pacific Northwest Garden For Spring in February
You made it! It may not feel like it, but the long winter is coming to an end. Starting this month, the garden begins to reactivate as we head into spring. Winter boredom is over and you can start prepping for a busy spring! Add a splash of color with early flowers February weather in…
Read MoreSummer Tips: What to do in Your Seattle Garden for June
It’s a busy time in the garden! Things are growing and flourishing this month. This dynamic time means you need to be active in shaping what grows and where. Too much growth can actually be a bad thing, so it’s up to you to be strategic and shape your garden into what you truly want. …
Read MoreJanuary Tips to Prepare Your Northwest Garden for the Year Ahead
January is another quiet month in the garden. The cold and wet mean it’s worth staying inside. But as spring, and the accompanying light and warmth, come closer, there are some things you can do to prepare! Prepare indoor plants It’s probably still too cold to plant outdoors, but towards the middle of the month…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Seattle Garden Ready for the Holidays this December
The holidays are here! If you’ve been keeping up with your winter prep — see our earlier posts — you’ve earned yourself a quiet month in the garden. Celebrate by using that extra time to turn your home into a winter wonderland. Here are some festive tips to make the depths of winter a little…
Read MoreWhat to do in Your Seattle Garden in July
July is here. Now you can really start to see the benefits of your hard work flourish as your plants blossom and grow. Don’t get complacent, however. There’s still plenty of work to do to get ready for fall and to keep your garden healthy and disease-free. Harvest It’s important to stay on top of…
Read MoreSun’s here! What to do in Your Seattle Garden for May
You made it! The days are getting longer and warmer. Summer is right around the corner. Now is the time to prepare to make the most of Seattle’s best-kept secret: summer sunshine. Planting the right things, readying your irrigation systems and keeping up with maintenance will make sure you’re ready to enjoy the long, warm…
Read MoreWhat To Do In Your Pacific Northwest Garden For November: Brace For Frost
November is a quiet month in the garden. If you finished your fall clean up in the last months (see our last blog posts), you can look forward to a cozy winter after dealing with one last foe: frost. The Farmer’s Almanac predicts November 16 as the first frost of fall, but it can come…
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