Posts by Paul DeCelle
Fire Pits, Water Features, & Rock Gardens: How to Add Year-Round Interest to Your Backyard
Designing for Four Seasons in the PNW Year-round landscape design comes down to layering features that catch your attention at different times: Something with structure to add interest during the winter Something that pulls you outside on cool evenings, and Something that moves and makes sound when the garden is still. Stone, fire, and water…
Read MoreRetaining Walls vs. French Drains: How to Tell Which One Your Yard Needs
When you’re standing in your backyard after a heavy rain, watching water collect against the back of the house, or noticing a slope that shifts after every wet winter, you’re probably wondering how to solve it.
Read MoreHow to Fix Drainage Problems in Whatcom County
Living in Whatcom County means rain is part of the deal. What many homeowners don’t expect is how often that rain turns into persistent landscape and property problems—standing water, struggling lawns, moss takeover, and even moisture near foundations. Across Bellingham, Ferndale, and surrounding communities, drainage issues are becoming more common. And while homeowners often say,…
Read MoreWinter to Early Spring Is the Best Time to Plan Your Paver Project: Here’s Why
A paver patio is one of the most rewarding outdoor upgrades you can make in Western Washington. It creates usable space, adds structure to your landscape, and holds up well against our long rainy seasons. But timing matters more here than it does in drier parts of the country. If you’re wondering about the best…
Read MoreWhy Winter Is the Perfect Time to Plan Your Landscape Projects in Whatcom County
When most homeowners think about landscaping, they think about spring. Warmer weather, longer days, and the excitement of getting outside again naturally put outdoor projects top of mind. What many homeowners in Bellingham and across Whatcom County don’t realize is that winter is actually the best time to plan a landscape project, especially if you…
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