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Managing Slopes in Pacific Northwest Landscapes: Design & Erosion Control

Managing Slopes in Pacific Northwest Landscapes: Design & Erosion Control

by The Father Nature Landscapes Team | Mar 17, 2026 | Landscape Design, Landscape Maintenance, Yard Care

By Chris Sheer, Co-owner, Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma Managing slopes in Pacific Northwest landscapes can be genuinely challenging, but it’s absolutely solvable with the right approach. After 18 years of tackling some of Tacoma’s most difficult...
DIY vs. Professional Landscape Design: Is Hiring a Pro Worth It?

DIY vs. Professional Landscape Design: Is Hiring a Pro Worth It?

by The Father Nature Landscapes Team | Feb 9, 2026 | Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Design

By Chris Sheer, Co-owner, Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma Professional landscape design typically costs $1,900 to $7,200, but it prevents mistakes that force you to redo entire sections of your outdoor space. I’ve watched hundreds of Tacoma homeowners wrestle...
How to Achieve Big Water Savings with Smart Drip Systems

How to Achieve Big Water Savings with Smart Drip Systems

by The Father Nature Landscapes Team | Sep 23, 2025 | Landscape Design, Landscape Maintenance

The variable weather of Washington makes water management a real concern for gardeners. Newer smart drip systems can help reduce water waste. They can also lower your water bills. Gone are the days of setting a static watering schedule and hoping for the best. With...
5 Powerful Solutions for Removing Oil Stains From Pavers

5 Powerful Solutions for Removing Oil Stains From Pavers

by The Father Nature Landscapes Team | Aug 25, 2025 | Landscape Maintenance

For homeowners, maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, particularly paving stone driveways and patios, is a source of pride. However, an accidental oil drip from an oil change or car fluid can quickly mar the appearance of concrete pavers, red brick block paving, or...
8 Native Ferns for Incredible Pacific Northwest Garden Design

8 Native Ferns for Incredible Pacific Northwest Garden Design

by The Father Nature Landscapes Team | Jul 14, 2025 | Native Plants, Landscape Maintenance

Gardens across the Pacific Northwest offer unique opportunities for beauty and sustainability. Adding native plants, particularly Pacific Northwest native ferns, can improve outdoor spaces. These remarkable fern species thrive naturally here, adapting to local...
11 Drought-Resistant Native Plants for PNW Gardens

11 Drought-Resistant Native Plants for PNW Gardens

by The Father Nature Landscapes Team | Jul 7, 2025 | Landscape Maintenance

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest comes with unique challenges, especially with prolonged summer dry periods. Cultivating a truly resilient garden means selecting plants that naturally flourish here. Drought-resistant native plants are an excellent choice, offering...
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