by The Father Nature Landscapes Team | Mar 10, 2026 | Native Plants, Landscape Design
By Chris Sheer, Co-owner, Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma The best native plants for Tacoma landscapes include Red Flowering Currant, Oregon Grape, Western Sword Fern, Vine Maple, and Pacific Madrone, among dozens of others that genuinely thrive in our wet winters...
by The Father Nature Landscapes Team | Feb 3, 2026 | Landscape Design, Native Plants
By Chris Sheer, Co-owner, Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma Pacific Northwest landscape design succeeds when you work with our rain-soaked winters and bone-dry summers instead of fighting them. After 18 years transforming Tacoma properties, I’ve learned that...
by The Father Nature Landscapes Team | Sep 9, 2025 | Native Plants, Landscape Design, Yard Care
For homeowners in Washington, a sunny patio is a fantastic amenity, but without proper outdoor shade structures, it can become too hot to use. Creating a comfortable outdoor living space requires thoughtful planning to block harsh UV rays and provide relief from the...
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...
