Seattle Pollinator Habitat Planning: Bloom Succession, Host Plants, and Shelter Layers
Plan Seattle pollinator habitat around bloom succession, evidence-backed host plants, natural nesting areas, and shelter that remains available through winter.
Privacy Planting in Seattle: Native and Evergreen Screens That Fit the Site
Choose a Seattle privacy screen by the view it must address, then match mature plant size, sunlight, soil moisture, access, and pruning needs to the site.
Front-Yard Food Forest Basics for Seattle Homeowners
Plan a front-yard food forest around clear entrances, open sightlines, mature plant size, practical harvest routes, and visible seasonal care.
Seattle Rain Garden Design for Residential Yards
Before adding a rain garden to a Seattle yard, trace the runoff source and assess soil, drainage, circulation, maintenance access, and current RainWise requirements.
Food Forest Design for Seattle Backyards: A Practical Starter Guide for Ecological Edible Landscapes
Learn how to plan a Seattle backyard food forest with ecological design principles, phased installation, and realistic maintenance expectations.
Native Plant Landscaping in Seattle: How to Build a Beautiful Yard That Supports Pollinators and Needs Less Water
Learn how to plan native plant landscaping in Seattle with habitat-friendly layers, lower water use, and design choices that stay beautiful year-round.
Permaculture Landscape Design for Seattle Homes: Where It Fits and Where It Doesn’t
Learn where permaculture landscape design works in Seattle, where it does not, and how to start an ecological yard plan without overbuilding.
Rain Garden Design in Seattle: How to Handle Runoff Without Giving Up Usable Yard Space
Learn where rain gardens work in Seattle yards, how to plan runoff control with irrigation, and how to keep your landscape usable and beautiful year-round.
Wild Gardens of the Emerald City: Ecological Landscaping in Seattle
By Teddy Rutberg, Rutheo Designs LLC In Seattle—a city cradled by sea, forest, and sky—something magical happens when we let nature take the lead. Ecological landscaping isn’t just a trend; it’s a quiet rebellion. A way to soften the hard edges of urban life and weave the wild back into our sidewalks, yards, and parks. […]
Why You Should (Let Nature) Grow a Weedy Garden
As the vibrant hues of autumn descend upon the Pacific Northwest, the familiar sight of falling leaves might prompt the urge to tidy up the garden. However,
