West Seattle Quarterly landscape service

Homeowner’s Issue

West Seattle yards face a specific mix: long, wet winters and sun‑hungry summer stretches, with soils that range from compacted urban fill on bluff lots to glacial‑till clay in older neighborhoods. Sloped sites around Admiral and High Point hold runoff and often channel water toward driveways and foundations, while north‑facing yards near Lincoln Park or under big evergreen canopies stay mossy and thin. Salt spray and wind exposure on Alki create hardier, lower‑growing plant needs along the coast, and invasive blackberry, ivy, and bindweed are constant pressure across the peninsula.

Homeowners here want tidy beds without the weekly chore list, good curb appeal for Capitol Hill‑bordering streets, and solutions that respect HOA guidelines and seasonal watering limits. That means focusing on soil structure (aeration and organic topdressing), targeted pruning, and mulch to reduce weed pressure. We do not use herbicides — every control is mechanical, cultural, or organic. Expect programs that reduce future visits by addressing drainage, regrading small berms, and swapping thirsty ornamentals for Pacific Northwest‑appropriate natives and tough perennials that match West Seattle microclimates. The result is a yard that survives the wet and the dry with less work and fewer quick fixes.

Our Quality Service

We provide four scheduled visits a year: spring deep clean, two maintenance tune‑ups, and a fall wrap. Crews arrive with manual tools (pruners, loppers, hand‑weeding tools), a walk‑behind aerator or fork for small lawns, compost/topdressing, mulch blower when appropriate, and a chipper for woody debris. We focus on sustainable practices only — no herbicides — using hand removal, thermal or organic pre‑emergent options, and improved soil biology.

Typical timeline: initial assessment and written plan within a week, spring and fall services scheduled around seasonal windows, and tune‑ups spaced for weed suppression and turf recovery. We handle slopes and drainage fixes like spot regrade, french‑drain tie‑in, and slow‑release drip adjustments. Benefits include improved safety on walkways, longer‑lasting plantings, reduced weekly upkeep, and cleaner curb appeal for resale or HOA standards.

What’s Included

• Spring deep clean: leaf and debris removal, pruning, dead‑woody cleanup, bed re‑shaping.
• Two midseason tune‑ups: mowing, edging, hand weeding, light pruning, and trash/green‑waste removal.
• Fall wrap: cutting back perennials, aeration/topdressing of lawns, and mulching.
• Mulch application (bark or composted arborist wood) to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
• Basic irrigation check and seasonal adjustments.
• Haul‑away or green‑bin disposal options.

Options / Upgrades:

• Compost topdress and soil amendment.
• Native and pollinator‑friendly planting swaps.
• Gravel path refresh or small regrade for drainage.
• Irrigation tune‑up or drip conversion.
• Heavy debris chip and haul‑away or separate green‑waste billing.

Before & After / Expectations

Work creates noise and organic mess for a day or two during deep cleans; expect chipper noise and trucks for haul. We require reasonable access to water and a two‑car access lane on narrow streets when possible. Large piles of invasive blackberry or ivy may take multiple visits to fully remove and curb their root systems.

Post‑service care tips: water new plantings in early morning for the first two weeks in summer, avoid overwatering shaded north slopes where moss is active, and plan mulching within 48 hours of bed cleanup to prevent re‑seeding weeds. Weed pressure spikes in late spring and early fall; timely tune‑ups reduce seed set. For steep West Seattle slopes, staggered planting and mulch terraces help slow runoff and cut erosion.

FAQs

• Q: Do you use herbicides for weeds?
  A: No. We use hand removal, mechanical methods, and organic cultural controls only.

• Q: How long until I see results?
  A: Basic tidy looks are immediate; soil and plant health improvements take one to three seasons depending on amendments and planting changes.

• Q: Do you handle steep, access‑challenged yards?
  A: Yes. We assess access at booking and bring appropriate crews and gear. Extra time or crew may be needed.

• Q: Will you follow HOA rules and planting covenants?
  A: Yes. We’ll review guidelines during the initial estimate and propose compliant options.

• Q: How do you dispose of green waste?
  A: Choose haul‑away (we remove to compost facility) or we separate materials for your City green‑bin where accepted.

Call to Action

If you own a home in West Seattle and want a sensible, sustainable quarterly plan that actually reduces chores, book a free estimate. We schedule quickly for Admiral, High Point, Alki, and surrounding blocks and provide written scopes so HOA approvals are simple. Local, practical, and honest — that’s the Neat & Tidy approach.

Email: neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com
Phone: 206-538-9344
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