Category: Seattle

When planning gardens, landscapes, or ecological restoration projects, one key consideration is water management. Plants are not just decorative—they play a critical role in absorbing, storing, and filtering water. Some species are particularly effective at soaking up water due to their root structure, growth rate, and adaptability to wet soils. Understanding which plants absorb the…

A rain garden is a shallow, planted depression designed to capture and absorb stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and lawns. The success of a rain garden depends heavily on plant selection. Choosing the right plants ensures the garden can tolerate periodic flooding, survive dry spells, filter pollutants, prevent erosion, and remain visually attractive throughout…

Yes—shrubs can be excellent additions to rain gardens when you choose the right species and place them in the correct zones. While rain gardens are often associated with grasses, perennials, and groundcovers, shrubs add height, structure, deeper roots, and long-term stability that significantly improve both the function and beauty of the space. A rain garden…

Rain gardens are specially designed landscape features that capture, absorb, and filter stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways, and paved surfaces. These shallow depressions rely on plants that can tolerate both temporary flooding and dry periods. Among the many plant options available, ornamental grasses have become a popular and highly effective choice. Their adaptability, root structure,…

Yes—you can absolutely use ferns in a rain garden, and in many designs they are among the most effective and beautiful plant choices available. Rain gardens are shallow, landscaped depressions created to capture, hold, and slowly absorb stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways, and lawns. These spaces are periodically wet after rainfall and then gradually dry…

Data Confirms Growing Resident and Wealth Exodus from Washington Newly released IRS migration data suggests a troubling trend for Washington state, as figures show a net loss of both residents and taxable income. For the first time in years, the number of people moving out of the state is outpacing those moving in, signaling a…

Seattle’s elite social scene is facing a major change as the Columbia Tower Club prepares to shut down permanently. Located on the 75th and 76th floors of the city’s tallest building, the private club has announced it will cease operations this summer, marking the end of a four-decade run. The club, which opened in 1985,…

The City of Seattle has announced its intention to appeal a staggering $30.5 million jury award granted to the family of Antonio Mays Jr., a 16-year-old who was shot and killed during the 2020 “Capitol Hill Occupied Protest” (CHOP). In a recent legal filing, the city argued that the verdict was “excessive.” The original lawsuit,…

Meta Platforms has revealed plans to cut 168 jobs across its Washington State offices as part of a continued restructuring effort. The layoffs, which are set to take effect in May 2026, were disclosed in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the state. The majority of these reductions are concentrated within…

Seattle detectives are searching for a suspect following a drive-by shooting in the Chinatown-International District (CID) on Tuesday afternoon that left two young men hospitalized. The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. in the 600 block of South Jackson Street. According to investigators, a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old were walking east along the sidewalk when a…