3 Durable Retaining Wall Materials
There are many retaining wall materials on the market and the material you choose to construct yours will affect its durability, longevity and appearance. While some retaining walls are installed purely for decorative purposes, most play an important role in the...
3-Column Water Feature
This 3-column water feature we constructed in Poulsbo is comprised of varying heights of columnar basalt. This elegant addition beautifully complements an already mature landscape. Turn up your sound and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl8hURx3uq0 — Thanks for...
Lawn Renovation in Silverdale
In late June we completed a lawn renovation and landscape clean-up for clients in Silverdale. Mom and Dad both work full-time, and the whole family is active in community theatre. With little free time to spare, the lawn was neglected, shrubs had overgrown, weeds had...
Poulsbo Concrete Driveway & Water Feature
This Poulsbo concrete driveway and water feature project was a collaboration between us and our client, Margaret, whose serene property in the Lofall area overlooks the Puget Sound and features a naturally-occurring stream, edible garden, flagstone patio sitting area,...
Inspired by… Windcliff
We made our first trip to Windcliff, Dan Hinkley's esteemed garden in Indianola, on a hot Saturday afternoon in early June. It was a Northwest Perennial Alliance Garden Open Day. If you missed it, do not worry. There are plenty of opportunities to visit Windcliff this...
5 Tips to Attract Hummingbirds
Lately, we’ve been thinking a lot about which plants will thrive in a drought resistant garden here in the Pacific Northwest and also attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. There’s nothing quite like the pleasure felt while watching bees happily buzz from bloom...
4 Things We’ve Learned From Our 1st Vegetable Garden
We’re longtime landscapers and first-time veggie gardeners. Vegetable gardening is an undertaking that many want to try, but don’t know how to begin and become intimidated by the thought of it. Sure, we could have waited to start until we constructed raised beds for...
World of Concrete 2015
World of Concrete is the concrete industry’s largest event which happens annually in Las Vegas. It brings together manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, innovators and experts to deliver a show unlike any other across the globe. Anyone who keeps up with us knows how...
Stamped Concrete Steps & Patio
This Port Orchard project, consisting of stamped concrete steps and a patio, was poured and finished in January. That’s right, January. True, this past January was warmer than most. But we completed this project last January. And the winter before that, we completed...
5 Plants for a Low Maintenance Landscape
A “low maintenance landscape” is one of the most common requests we receive from prospective landscaping clients. You’ve likely heard the term, though may wonder what exactly a low maintenance landscape is. Generally speaking, the goal is to reduce landscape...
Note From a Maintenance Client
Our maintenance crew members certainly don't expect a tip at the end of the year from our clients, but when it happens, it's VERY MUCH appreciated. Thank you for your business, Al & Stephanie! — Thanks for reading our blog. Northwest Construction & Landscape,...
5 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in Kitsap
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Kitsap County, we’ve got five ideas to help you feel that holiday cheer. 1) The first is likely already on your list – go and get a Christmas tree! Here in the Pacific Northwest, there’s no shortage of places to get...
Email Testimonial From a Landscaping Client
It's emails like this one from a landscaping client on Bainbridge Island that make all the challenges of owning a small business worth it. This is why we do what we do. Thank you for your business, Kay & Tracey! — Thanks for reading our blog. Northwest...
Plants & Trees for Fall Color
If you're in search of the right plants and trees for fall color in the Pacific Northwest, this blog post is for you. Thoughtful plant design results in a garden that offers year-round interest, and fall is the season when some plants finally have their time to shine....
Kitsap Harvest Dinner 2014
We had a fantastic time at the Kitsap Community and Agricultural Alliance's Kitsap Harvest Dinner last Saturday at Olympic College, filling our bellies with fresh, locally sourced food and hanging with Elise and Sam of The Brothers Greenhouses. It was our very first...
Low Impact Development
Here in Kitsap County, we’ll hear a lot about Low Impact Development over the coming years due to new regulations that will affect construction, including residential construction projects. If you’re planning to build a new home, you’ll want to know what these...
Featured on ConcreteNetwork.com
Over the previous week, one of our concrete projects was featured on the home page of ConcreteNetwork.com. This site is the go-to resource for homeowners and concrete contractors all over the country, offering the latest in trends, products and training. As a small...
Manette Edible Gardens Tour 2014
The Manette Edible Gardens Tour is one of my favorite garden tours of the year, mostly because of its local, homegrown feel. Manette community members come together to organize this annual event, opening their gardens and landscapes for the public to experience...
Summer Pruning of Shrubs & Trees
In July we had the opportunity to attend a summer pruning workshop in Seattle coordinated by the UW Botanic Gardens as part of their professional horticulture education series. Two of our maintenance leads, Phillip and Ray, were in attendance. This outdoor...
Concrete Finishes
We offer three concrete finishes for patios, driveways and walkways: broom finish, exposed aggregate and stamped or decorative concrete. With all of the customization options available - for example, coloring your concrete to match your home's trim, or, opting for a...
Formal Backyard Garden
This formal backyard garden project in Silverdale was designed by Emily Russell of Russell Design Source. Much of the homeowner's original lawn was removed to make way for a courtyard patio and furnishings, raised garden beds and formal, shade-tolerant plantings. Once...
Tent Caterpillars
A few of our maintenance clients have contacted us regarding tent caterpillars in their trees that are now crawling up building structures. Yiiiikes! If you're dealing with them too, here's an informative blog post written by Darren...
In Celebration of Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, we're giving away and planting a Coral Bark Maple tree for one lucky Facebook fan! Visit our Facebook page for details. To enter to win if you're already a fan -- share the post that announces this giveaway. New fans who 'LIKE' our page...
Moss Control Fertilizer
Our first round of fertilizer is being applied to the lawns of our maintenance clients, and as we do every year, we’ll be applying a moss control fertilizer. This mix contains ferrous sulphate and is the easiest way to eliminate moss using a chemical application....
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Kitsap County, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Kingston, Bainbridge Island, Indianola, Seabeck, Fox Island & Gig Harbor WA