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Top 10 Landscaping Trends in 2025: What Homeowners Are Loving Right Now
Your yard is not a mere piece of land. It's an extension of your home, which represents your lifestyle and personality. As homeowners increasingly seek a balance between nature, function, and beauty, landscape designs...
Why Are Patio Pavers the Premier Choice for Low-maintenance Outdoor Living?
Creating a beautiful, functional outdoor living area is at the heart of what Brookside Landscape & Design does best. From Bainbridge Island to Gig Harbor, Hansville to Port Orchard, clients trust our expertise to...
How to Choose the Best Outdoor Lighting for Security and Style
From balmy summer evenings to crisp autumn nights, outdoor lighting can transform your property into an extension of your home—safe, elegant, and full of personality. Whether you live in the tranquil waterfront...
Why Every Garden Needs a Pond – Benefits, Costs & Easy Installation
A garden pond serves as an active ecosystem while becoming a sanctuary within residential landscapes. You can spend a serene backyard afternoon watching sunlight light up the water pool as dragonflies glide between...
5 Best Outdoor Features to Increase Home Value (And Which to Avoid)
Is Your Yard an Investment or a Money Pit? If you’re thinking about upgrading your outdoor space, you want to know, is this adding value to my home? Maybe you’ve watched a few home makeover shows
How to Prevent and Treat Common Garden Pond Problems?
A garden pond can be a peaceful and stunning addition to your outdoor space, providing a lovely escape and a home for aquatic creatures. But keeping a garden pond in tip-top shape involves more than just filling it...
The Biggest Problems Homeowners Face with DIY Landscaping
As a homeowner, you want to create the perfect outdoor space. You’ve seen those beautiful yards on Pinterest and Instagram, and you think, “I can do this myself.” After all, how hard can it be to plant a few shrubs,...
Landscape Lighting: Low Voltage vs. Solar — Which is Better for Your Yard? (And why it’s probably Low Voltage)
When the sun sets and the night takes over your yard, do you feel like something is missing? Maybe it’s a little more light to bring your garden, pathways, or patio to life after dark. Or perhaps you’ve already...
The Drawbacks of Low-Cost Landscaping Services: What to Watch For
Thinking About Hiring a Cheap Landscaping Company? Read This First. You want a beautiful, functional backyard—maybe a new patio, a fresh lawn, or some well-placed plants that make your space feel like a retreat. You...
Cost vs. Value: Is Landscaping Worth the Investment for Your Home?
When you’re thinking about making a significant change to your home, landscaping might not always be the first thing on your mind. After all, there are so many other projects you could take on: renovating the kitchen,...
A Patio That Lasts: The Open Graded Gospel
You’re probably here because you’ve spent hours dreaming of the perfect patio. You want a a space to entertain friends, enjoy quiet evenings, or watch your kids play. Maybe you’re picturing the smell of fresh coffee as...
Pond vs. Pondless Waterfall: What’s the Difference?
Introduction: The Backyard Water Feature Dilemma You’ve been dreaming about adding a water feature to your backyard—a place where you can unwind, listen to the soothing sound of flowing water, and create a peaceful...