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Why Early-Season Mulching Matters: The Benefits, the Timing, and the Process for a Healthier, More Sustainable Landscape
Mulching in February and March is one of the most effective ways to set your landscape up for a successful spring. When mulch goes down early, before weeds begin to germinate and before plants start pushing new growth, it becomes a foundational part of your...
Dormant Pruning: How Avid Landscape Keeps Your Plants Healthy and Beautiful Through Winter
What Is Dormant Pruning Dormant pruning is one of the most powerful ways to keep your landscape thriving year after year. It’s performed during the plant’s “sleeping” season, typically January and February in the Pacific Northwest, when trees and shrubs are no longer...
Top Sustainable Landscaping Trends for 2026: Pacific Northwest Guide
What Are the Top Sustainable Landscaping Trends for 2026 in the Pacific Northwest? The biggest landscaping trends for 2026 in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, and throughout the Pacific Northwest focus on smarter technology, lower-impact lawns, edible gardens, and design...
Transform Your Property with Professional Landscape Lighting: A Smart Investment for Every Season
As the days grow shorter and autumn evenings arrive earlier, there's never been a better time to consider landscape lighting for your property. Whether you're a homeowner looking to enhance curb appeal and safety or a commercial property manager focused on security...
Right Plant, Right Place: A Smarter Approach to Commercial Landscaping
The commercial landscaping industry has a dirty little secret: most properties are designed to look impressive at installation, not to function efficiently over time. At Avid Landscape, we're challenging this outdated approach with a principle that's both elegantly...
Commercial Landscape Budget Planning: Why It Pays to Think Beyond Basic Maintenance
When you're managing a commercial or HOA property, budgeting for next year can feel like a juggling act: vendor turnover, shifting priorities, and rising costs. Landscaping shouldn't be another unpredictable variable. That’s why Avid Landscape offers more than...
How Avid’s Summer Irrigation Evaluations Go Beyond the Industry Standard
In commercial landscaping, irrigation is often treated like a one-and-done task: start the system in spring, and hope for the best all summer. But landscapes don’t run on autopilot, and neither do we. At Avid Landscape, we believe that effective irrigation management...
How Seasonal Color Plantings Transform Commercial Properties and Brand Perception
Why Color Matters in Commercial Landscaping First impressions start before your welcome mat, and color plays a powerful role in shaping them. At Avid Landscape, we believe that seasonal color plantings do more than beautify. When done thoughtfully, they signal...
The Role of Integrated Pest Management in Commercial Landscaping
Avid Landscape has practiced sustainable, prescriptive pest control from the start. Learn how our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach supports LEED goals, protects people and pollinators, and helps your property thrive—without relying on harsh chemicals.
Is Your Irrigation System Efficient?
“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.” ― Ruth Stout Do you have an automated sprinkler system? How much confidence do you have in its effectiveness, running cost and efficiency? Is your system keeping your plants healthy...