American Rose Garden Blog
Stories about our landscaping projects and landscaping general interest topics
Think Differently About Winter Landscaping
Just because it's winter here in the Pacific Northwest doesn't mean your garden can't look good. Witch hazel, winterberry, and holly, fragrant daphne and blooming hellebores all make for a colorful display even though our skies are cloudy and gray. Need proof? There...
Stone Stairway and Path
This was a big landscaping construction project. We built a long path way and stairway out of stone. The view is amazing. Another fall project done! Our landscaping construction services are available in Redmond, Issaquah, Kirkland, Bellevue, and most of King County.
When It Comes to Investing Wisely in Your Home, Landscaping Wins
Even in hot housing markets, if people drive by your home and are not impressed, they’re not going to walk inside. You only get one chance to make a first impression when a buyer pulls up to your home. That’s why the best bang for your buck comes from projects that enhance curb appeal. First impressions count the most.
History of Landscaping
The land is a canvas and your yard is your own personal work of art. Landscaping our plots of land to become aesthetically pleasing is a practice that goes back thousands of years – before even the first English rose garden or French hedge maze. Researchers across the...
Retaining Wall, Flower Garden and Parking Space
Retaining wall, flower garden and parking space for 2 cars. Client from Issaquah wanted a retaining wall for a flower garden and parking space for two cars. First we had to build up the yard to make the retaining wall level. Then we placed the stone to make a...
Fire Pit and Retainer Wall
Client wanted a new fire pit and retainer wall to separate his house from rest of the yard. We built the fire pit foundation then put very solid fire pit insert on the top. The surface and surrounding area are built of stone. Then we built a retaining wall close to...
Rock Stairs in Fall City
Rock Stairs in Fall City Clients had stairs made from old train track wood that was in very poor condition. They wanted to upgrade their stairs to rock. We removed the train railing and replaced it with beautiful rock steps that makes thier landscap look like a park...
Flagstone Path and Patio at Madrona
Flagstone path and patio at Madrona Client in Madrona wanted a flagstone path and patio.There was alot of leveling that needed to be done, once the ground was level, filling in the sand and flagstone really made a difference to the landscape of this home. In a limited...