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Semiahmoo Curb Appeal Update

Project Overview

Location: Semiahmoo, Blaine, WA

Service Type: Hardscaping, Irrigation, Landscape Design & Installation, Flower Beds, Mulching, Tree Trimming & Pruning, Tree Transplanting

Property Type: Residential

Completion Date: October 2025

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Project Story

The homeowners at this Semiahmoo residence wanted a modern, low-maintenance landscape that would complement their home’s clean architecture and reduce the ongoing effort of lawn care. After seeing a nearby project completed by North County Landscape Co., they reached out seeking a similar transformation—one that would replace turf with layered textures and give them a blank canvas for future planting.

The project required careful coordination with the Semiahmoo Architectural Standards Committee to gain approval for all design updates. Our team also needed to work around existing irrigation lines, remove trees that had outgrown their space, and refresh the property’s structure without losing its welcoming feel.

Once approved, we removed eight trees, transplanted several to new locations, and cleared the front lawn. New paver paths were installed using 18×18” Manhattan Newstone squares in dark charcoal to match existing hardscape elements. Layers of river rock, drain rock, and dark quarry rock created visual contrast, while fresh three-way topsoil and a thick layer of black mulch finished the space with depth and polish. The result was a clean, HOA-compliant front yard that blends functionality with a timeless look.

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Materials & Methods

  • Removal and transplanting of trees to reshape the layout
  • Installation of 18×18” Manhattan Newstone pavers
  • Application of approximately 2 yards of river rock, 3–4 yards of drain rock, and 2–3 yards of dark quarry rock
  • Placement of 15 yards of three-way topsoil and 10 yards of black mulch
  • Installation of 13 new 12” Hunter pop-up sprinklers with low-flow MPR nozzles for improved efficiency and coverage

  • Jose Rios NCLC-69

    Jose Rios

    Crew Lead

  • Kevin Wiebe

    Kevin Wiebe

    Founder & Visionary

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Hear from Our Client

North County is awesome. We had a front lawn of grass. Which can be a pain, so we contacted NCLC. Kevin was the salesperson who gave us a quote. What is great about Kevin is he had several ideas that would simplify our design and he helped us through the HOA process. Paul was the manager and again he had some great ideas and helped us through the work. Jose, Jose and Alberto were so great. They got the job finished ahead of schedule and the end result made us very happy. Alberto worked so hard to get everything perfect and Jose was awesome at running the machinery. We highly recommend North County Landscape Co.

-Cathy R.

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