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25,000 Daffodils for Seattle’s Volunteer Park
In his role as chair of the landscape committee of the Volunteer Park Trust, Seattle landscape architect Brooks Kolb recently co-led a volunteer effort to plant 25,000 daffodil bulbs on the western slopes of Volunteer Park. Installed on October 9 and October 23, 2021 in tribute to Volunteer Park Trust founding chairman, Doug Bayley, the
A Satellite Dish Gazebo
In 2016, Seattle landscape architect Brooks Kolb had the opportunity to design a large garden on a beautiful, 5-acre wooded property in Redmond, Washington. Out in the woodland surrounding the house, Brooks came upon an old satellite dish. Long disused, it reminded him of an ancient technological artifact similar to the mysterious ones that often
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing a Bountiful Garden
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing a Bountiful Garden Photo via Pixabay By Carrie Spencer for Seattle Landscape Architect Brooks Kolb Want to start a garden? Planting a garden is a wonderful way to spend more time outside, enjoy some good exercise, and have access to healthful food right in your backyard. But if you’ve never
Five Popular Outdoor Renovations That’ll Add Value to Your Seattle Area Home By Evette Zalvino, Freelance Writer for HomeLight, for Seattle Landscape Architect Brooks Kolb Top Agent Insights for Spring 2021: Seller’s Market Sizzles Across U.S. (homelight.com) Renovating your backyard is a great way to prepare for a summer of entertainment, and these five renovations
Starting a Garden on a Budget Can Be the Best Retirement Activity
By Carrie Spencer, Garden Writer, for Seattle Landscape Architect Brooks Kolb carrie@thespencersadventures.net Seniors with an inordinate amount of free time after retirement are wise to spend it in productive and enriching pursuits. Undoubtedly high on the list of such worthwhile activities is gardening, as its well-known benefits are varied and plenty. Research shows that
How to Landscape for Privacy By Eugene Bryson, with Seattle Landscape Architect Brooks Kolb
Good landscaping can beautify your garden and increase the value of your Seattle area home. The right landscaping also will protect your home life from nosy neighbors. Privacy is crucial for enjoying your yard. A good fence will keep prying eyes out, and children and pets in. A fence also can block out
These 3 Steps Will Help You Plant and Nurture a Productive Garden By Carrie Spencer, garden writer, for Seattle Landscape Architect Brooks Kolb Growing a garden is a healthy way to enjoy the outdoors, feed your family, and support your local ecosystem. But tending to a truly productive garden requires a bit of expertise and
Creating Curb Appeal for House Sale
by Clara Beaufort, for Seattle Landscape Architect Brooks Kolb. Clara is a garden writer and community gardener based in Georgia. She created GardenerGigs to connect local gardeners with those in need of plant care help. You can reach her at clara@gardenergigs.com. Any good real estate agent will tell you that creating curb appeal is an essential
Recent Work: A Cascadia Avenue Garden
Seattle Landscape Architect Brooks Kolb is proud to announce the completion of an extensive new garden on Cascadia Avenue in the Mount Baker garden. The front garden features six rectangular perennial beds flanking the central front walk, while the much larger back garden boasts a substantial number of amenities: a swimming pool, shed with kitchenette,
Recent Work: A Mount Baker Garden
Seattle Landscape Architect Brooks Kolb is proud to announce the completion of a substantial new hillside garden in the Mount Baker Garden. Since the main floor of the house is at a much lower elevation than the street, an elegant concrete stair winds down past a dramatic waterfall to the front door. From the main
