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The 365-Day Canvas: Why Homes in Seattle and on the Eastside Are Swapping Lawns for Matrix Plantings

Tired of weekly lawn maintenance, soggy moss, and brown summer turf? Discover why homeowners in Seattle and the Eastside are swapping high-maintenance lawns for naturalistic matrix plantings—delivering a stunning, low-water garden with true four-season interest tailored to the Pacific Northwest microclimate

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The Planting Method That Changed Everything for Me

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Why I Left Wood Mulch Behind: The Science & Joy of Gravel Gardens

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🌿 Jumpstart Your Garden with the Starter Plant Package

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5 Design Secrets to Achieving a Modern, High-End Landscape

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THE SPRING LAYERING GUIDE For Seattle Gardens & The Modern Prairie Aesthetic

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The Garden Sandwich: 4 Steps to a Designer Garden Bed (No Digging Required!)

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Beyond the Pie-Crust Suburb Yard: Designing a Property Meant to Be Explored

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It’s Officially Cut-Back Season

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5 Ways to Create Privacy Before You Buy Arborvitae or Boxwood at Costco

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How to Steward Your Landscaping Investment (So Every Dollar Actually Works)

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🌿 Jumpstart Your Garden with the Starter Plant Package

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The Rules Landscape Designers Follow And Why They Matter for Seattle Gardens Part 3: Designing for Time, Weather, and Reality

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The Rules Landscape Designers Follow And Why They Matter for Seattle Gardens Part 2: Planting for Longevity in the Pacific Northwest

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The Rules Landscape Designers Follow And Why They Matter for Seattle Gardens. Part 1: Designing for Real Life, Not Just Install Day

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How I Convinced My Husband to Let Me Plant “All These Plants” (And Why He Loves It Now)

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8 Reasons Most Seattle Gardens Fail After Year One (and how to design one that actually gets better with time)

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How Much It Costs to Replace Traditional Landscaping With Naturalistic Plants in Seattle

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How Many Plants Does It Actually Take to Install a New Garden?

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Why I Design Gardens with Plugs — and Why I Rarely Change the Soil First