Category: Seattle

Rain gardens are an effective and attractive way to manage stormwater, reduce runoff, and support local ecosystems. For Seattle homeowners, maintaining a rain garden requires understanding the city’s unique climate, soil conditions, and plant selections. Seattle’s abundant rainfall, mild temperatures, and wet winters make it ideal for rain gardens, but proper maintenance ensures they remain…

If you’re looking to create a backyard that’s not only beautiful but also ecologically vibrant, installing a rain garden is one of the most effective steps you can take. Rain gardens are shallow, planted depressions designed to capture, absorb, and filter stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways, and other impervious surfaces. Beyond their functional role in…

The U.S. Department of Education, under the direction of President Donald Trump, has moved to terminate specific civil rights settlements regarding transgender students in Washington state, specifically impacting the Fife School District. This reversal marks a significant departure from previous federal guidance and shifts the responsibility of navigating gender identity policies back to local and…

A long-standing debate over what constitutes “money” versus “merchandise” is hitting the wallets of Washington state investors. Unlike many other states that exempt precious metals from sales tax, Washington continues to treat the purchase of gold and silver coins as taxable retail sales, a policy that critics argue unfairly penalizes those looking to hedge against…

Seattle’s identity as a hub for the middle class is rapidly fading, replaced by a stark economic divide that leaves little room for those in the center. Recent data and local observations suggest that the city is increasingly becoming a playground for the wealthy while the working class struggles to stay afloat, effectively squeezing out…

Commuters who frequent State Route 525, better known as the Mukilteo Speedway, can look forward to a much smoother ride in the near future. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has launched a significant preservation project aimed at repairing the aging pavement and extending the life of this critical arterial. The project focuses on…

Rain gardens are an effective way to manage stormwater, reduce flooding, improve water quality, and create a beautiful landscape feature. Integrating a rain garden into an existing landscape, rather than starting from scratch, can enhance curb appeal and sustainability without requiring a complete redesign. Thoughtful integration ensures the garden complements existing plants, structures, and pathways…

Rain gardens are an increasingly popular landscaping solution that combines stormwater management, aesthetic appeal, and ecological benefits. These shallow depressions, planted with native plants and designed to capture runoff, allow water to infiltrate the soil, filter pollutants, and reduce erosion. A common question among homeowners and landscape designers is whether rocks should be incorporated into…

Rain gardens are beautiful, functional landscaping elements that capture stormwater, reduce runoff, and filter pollutants before they reach storm drains or local waterways. Many homeowners enhance their rain gardens with water features such as small ponds, streams, or shallow depressions that temporarily hold water. While these features add visual appeal and support wildlife, standing water…

Rain gardens are an effective way to manage stormwater, reduce runoff, improve water quality, and create a vibrant, sustainable landscape. While traditional rain gardens often consist of a single basin, it is entirely possible—and sometimes advantageous—to design a rain garden with multiple basins. Multiple-basin designs can handle larger volumes of water, address varied topography, improve…