West Seattle Bi-weekly landscape service
Homeowner’s Issue
West Seattle yards run on a mix of heavy marine clay, shallow topsoils, and pockets of glacial sand—so your lawn and beds react strongly to our 35–40 inch annual rainfall. South- and west-facing slopes around Alki and Admiral bake in summer sun and need drought-smart mulch and watering; north-facing, tree‑canopied yards in Avalon and near Lincoln Park stay damp and invite moss and slugs. Many homes on hill streets like Fauntleroy and Fairmount see surface runoff and erosion where paths and beds aren’t reinforced. English ivy, blackberry, and fast-spreading grasses are the usual offenders here; they rebound quickly after rain and require ongoing manual control rather than quick chemical fixes.
Curb appeal matters in tight West Seattle lots and HOA neighborhoods around the Junction—overgrown hedges, messy beds, and clogged drainage are common complaints. Residents also want low-maintenance solutions that survive our cool, wet springs and dry, windy late summers without relying on herbicides. Neat & Tidy focuses on realistic, seasonal plans: improving soil structure, targeted hand-weeding, appropriate mulches, and water-wise scheduling that fits Seattle’s seasonal guidelines and the microclimates between beaches and the hills.
Our Quality Service
We provide a consistent bi-weekly visit focused on practical, sustainable results. Crews arrive with mowers, battery pruners, hand tools, and rakes to keep noise and emissions low while getting the job done. Typical timelines: first visit is a 1.5–3 hour setup depending on yard size, then 45–90 minutes per visit on a normal cadence.
Local insight guides our choices—amending compacted clay, recommending rock or terracing on steep pitches, and using coarse mulch to cut moss in shaded beds. We follow municipal water advisories and avoid herbicides; all weed control is mechanical or organic. Benefits are straightforward: safer walkways, sharper curb appeal, less time spent wrestling with recurring weeds, and systems that hold up through West Seattle wet winters and dry summers.
What’s Included
- Mowing to healthy height and neat edging.
- Manual weeding (hand-pull and weed-slicing tools), no herbicides.
- Shrub and selective light-pruning to maintain sightlines and structure.
- Mulch refresh where needed to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
- Debris cleanup, leaf clearing, and tidy borders.
- Basic irrigation check and watering recommendations.
Options / Upgrades:
- Mulch + landscape fabric for heavy weed pressure (where appropriate).
- Organic soil amendments and compost top-dress.
- Planting of pollinator-friendly, salt-tolerant, or shade-adapted natives.
- Haul-away of large debris vs. green‑bin drop-off.
- Seasonal deep-clean (spring/fall) with bed restructuring.
Before & After / Expectations
Expect some noise (mowers, blowers) and short-term disruption during each visit, especially the first cleanup. We’ll need reasonable access to water and a clear parking spot near the property for tools and green waste. Typical turnaround for visible improvement is immediate for mowing and beds, while soil amendments and shrub shaping show results over 2–3 months.
Debris handling: small clippings go to your green bin; larger branches are hauled off per your selection. Work can stir up a mess temporarily—leave time for settling and for mulch to be distributed. Aftercare tips for West Seattle: water new plantings early morning during dry spells, avoid evening irrigation on shaded slopes to reduce moss, and expect the highest weed pressure in March–June and again in September after rains return.
FAQs
Q: Do you use herbicides?
A: No. We use manual removal, organic methods, and mechanical tools only.
Q: How long before my yard looks “settled”?
A: Mowing and edge improvements are immediate. Mulch and pruning settle visually in 2–6 weeks; soil improvements take a season.
Q: What if I have a steep, eroding slope?
A: We assess and propose practical fixes—mulch, planting, terracing, or rock edging—focused on long-term stability and low maintenance.
Q: How do you handle green waste?
A: We can place clippings in your green bin or haul larger loads to a compost facility for an added fee.
Q: Can you work around HOA rules and sightline restrictions?
A: Yes. We’ll follow HOA guidelines and discuss any restrictions during the initial consult.
Call to Action
If you live in West Seattle and want a yard that stays managed without chemicals, book a free estimate. We schedule quickly, work cleanly, and know the neighborhoods from Alki to Fauntleroy. For inquiries and fast scheduling, email neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com or call 206-538-9344. Mon–Sun: 9am–6pm.
