How to Prevent Moss Growth on Landscape Rock Seattle's shaded, moist conditions are ideal for moss, which can gradually take hold on landscape rock and give an otherwise clean design a neglected look over time. Here's how to keep moss from taking over. Choose Lighter-Colored Rock in Shaded Areas Darker...
Dry Creek Beds: Function Meets Design
Dry Creek Beds: Function Meets Design Few landscaping features solve a practical problem as beautifully as a dry creek bed. In a climate like Seattle's, where heavy seasonal rain is a given, dry creek beds offer a way to manage water runoff while adding a natural, intentional design element to...
Choosing the Right Landscape Rock for Seattle’s Climate
Choosing the Right Landscape Rock for Seattle's Climate Seattle's landscape has to work hard against near-constant rainfall, which makes rock selection more than just an aesthetic choice. The right rock supports drainage, resists moss and moisture damage, and holds up to the region's wet winters. Here's how to choose well....