Cedar Vs. Composite: Decking
In the Pacific Northwest, with our long summer days and mild temperatures, having an outdoor area in which to read or entertain is a gift. One way to greatly expand your options for living space is to add a deck to your home. Once the decision has been made to add a deck the next…
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Evenings By the Outdoor Fire
Summer has drawn to a close here in the Pacific Northwest, but that does not mean we are ready to head indoors! Living in a temperate region, we often welcome lovely early autumns. The peace of a crisp evening, a warm beverage, perhaps a s’more or two, and the warm glow of a fire is…
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7 Ways to Keep Weeds from Taking Over Your Garden
Along with the beautiful, long, and sunny days of summer, come a few less than welcome guests: weeds. Taking care of them can be a daunting task. If you’ve ever tried pulling weeds out of planting beds or the lawn, you will know that they have decidedly earned their name. Removing them can feel like…
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Lawn Care! How natural lawn care can be simple and easy…
Pacifica Blog Post LAWN CARE: The natural cycle of cold weather grasses in the PNW is to go dormant in summer. A year round green lawn is a social and cultural phenomenon, not a natural one, maintained through forcing growth with water and nitrogen. The desire for verdant green lawns probably stems from the…
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The mason is nearly finished with the patio and Victor, our carpenter, is starting the next stage.
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A paver patio in progress. Our craftsmen treat every job as if it is their own.
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Family Night at Swanson’s Nursery
What better way to spend a summer evening with family than Family Night at Swanson’s Nursery, next Thursday, August 17. Live music, food, and kid’s activities. There will also be a prize drawing to benefit Whole Kids Foundation, providing school garden grants and nutrition education for schools. www.swansonsnursery.com
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A simple white and green palette against a hardwood screen works with the tile for a sophisticated urban courtyard
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Pick of the week: Perennial Garden
This perennial garden has been in several years and the grasses and sedums blend seamlessly with the woodland setting.
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New Work: Textures
We love textures- here the roughness of cedar against smooth Mexican beach pebbles and sand blasted concrete.
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