Landscape Articles - Landscape Ecology

We want to protect the beauty of the area in which we live. These articles related to conservation, erosion control and sustainability are written with landscape ecology in mind.

Rain gardens control runoff and protect lakes and streams
Installing a rain garden is an effective way to deal with water run-off and drainage issues while also protecting our environment.

Prepare the soil with organic fertilizer and reap the benefits.
Growing good food and healthy plants begins with the soil.

How to save water when gardening
You can save water and have a green garden too.

Making compost for the garden
Organic gardening begins with a quality fertilizer. Making garden compost saves money and provides the nutrients your garden is hungry for.

Kirkland Landscaper recommends French drains
What is a french drain? Do I need a french drain, because I don't like culverts? Drainage is the question we will answer in this blog. How to deal with Seattle rain and keep your landscape too.

Water runoff and permeabililty
Water runoff and what to do with our wet Pacific Northwest winter water.

Organic fertilizers for the garden
Popular organic garden fertilizers that are great for the garden.

Food security/sustainability
Environmental Construction has helped "The Garden Project" as it helps our community and the world in general.