West Seattle Morning Glory Removal
Homeowner’s Issue
Morning glory shows up everywhere in West Seattle — in front-yard beds, climbing fences around Admiral, and strangling shrubs by Lincoln Park. Our winters are wet, summers can bake exposed slopes, and the soil around here tends to be a compacted loam over glacial till that holds moisture and lets shallow-rooted vines spread fast. Add salt spray on Alki-facing properties and shaded ravines around Schmitz Preserve Park, and you get pockets where morning glory prefers to creep and seed.
HOAs and neighbors notice quickly when vine masses spill over sidewalks and fences; the plant smothers natives, torques young trees, and makes slopes unstable where roots aren’t deep. Drainage issues after long rains can loosen soil and expose more seed, while summer droughts stress desirable plants so they can’t outcompete invaders. Bottom line: if you don’t remove morning glory cleanly and follow up with smothering and replanting, it comes back. We focus on methods that suit West Seattle microclimates — manual root removal, mulch and smothering, and planting hardy natives that actually shade out the volunteers.
Our Quality Service
We remove morning glory without chemicals, using hands-on, repeatable techniques that respect soil and neighbors. Typical tools: loppers, mattock, hand trowels, root saws, tarps, and wheelbarrows. For steep or waterfront slopes we bring extra anchors and safer footing gear.
Timeline expectations:
- Small front-bed jobs: 2–4 hours with same-day haul-away.
- Medium yards: half a day to a full day with targeted follow-up.
- Large or slope jobs: 1–2 days plus scheduled follow-up visits.
We follow with smothering (cardboard/organic mulch), targeted planting of natives, and compact schedule follow-ups during the first two growing seasons. Benefits: safer yards, better curb appeal, improved drainage on slopes, and much less maintenance long-term.
What’s Included
- Onsite assessment and infestation map.
- Manual vine and root extraction; cutting and repeated de-suckering.
- Debris removal or green-bin haul-away (your choice).
- Smothering with cardboard and 3”–4” organic mulch.
- Planting suggestions and optional native planting.
- Two seasonal follow-up visits (first year) to catch regrowth.
Options / Upgrades:
- Heavy mulch + landscape fabric in high-traffic beds.
- Native replanting (ferns, red-flowering currant, salal) to outcompete volunteers.
- Soil amendment with compost to improve structure.
- Haul-away vs. chip-and-leave for on-site composting.
Before & After / Expectations
Expect some noise and a bit of mess on Day One — we cut, dig, and haul. Access needs: a clear 3–4 ft path to beds or a driveway space for a wheelbarrow is ideal. We’ll bag and haul green waste or chip material per your preference and local compost rules.
Regrowth control is realistic: a thorough first pass plus two follow-ups in the first 12 months usually gets vines under control. Care tips for West Seattle: water new plantings through dry July–September; keep a 2–3” mulch layer to limit seeds finding soil; spot-pull seedlings in spring before they set seed. On shady, mossy patches expect more frequent checks — ivy and moss can complicate removal.
FAQs
Q: Do you use herbicides?
A: No. We use manual removal, smothering, mulching, and replanting — sustainable methods only.
Q: How soon will my yard look “normal” again?
A: Most beds look cleared the same day. Full recovery with new plantings and stabilized slopes takes a season or two.
Q: Will roots keep coming back?
A: If roots are fragmented and left, yes. We focus on root removal and scheduled follow-ups to prevent regrowth.
Q: Do you haul debris?
A: Yes — choose green-bin haul-away or on-site chipping/composting.
Q: Any HOA concerns we should know?
A: We’ll check sightlines and front-yard standards, and give recommendations that satisfy curb rules.
Call to Action
If morning glory is taking over your West Seattle yard, let’s get it handled right — sustainable, blunt, and lasting. We book quick estimates and can usually schedule a visit within a week. Free photos-based estimates available; on-site estimates give the clearest plan.
Email: neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com
Phone: 206-538-9344
Mon–Sun: 9am–6pm
Trusted local crew — practical solutions for West Seattle, Alki, Admiral, and nearby neighborhoods.
