The NELS Blog
Smart Ideas for Inspired Outdoor Living
Explore short reads and practical guides from our team on creating and maintaining beautiful, functional landscapes across the Seattle metropolitan area.
“We’ve been using Northeast Landscaping Service since we moved into our home, and they’ve been nothing but outstanding.“
– Quynh My N. via Google
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What You’ll Find Here
Seasonal Yard Care
Tips for keeping your landscape healthy through the Northwest seasons.
Plant Selection & Design Trends
Ideas for choosing the right plants and materials to bring texture, color, and balance to your outdoor space.
Drainage & Irrigation
Simple ways to manage water flow and maintain strong, healthy soil.
Permitting & Budgeting
Insights to help you plan projects confidently, avoid surprises, and stay on track from start to finish.
Practical. Local. Grounded in Experience.
Every article is written by the North East Landscaping Services team to help you understand what works best in our region’s unique climate.
Artificial Turf in Bellevue & Mercer Island, WA: Heat, Glare, and Comfort—Smart Design Moves for Summer-Friendly Turf Areas
The appeal of artificial turf in Bellevue, WA, and Mercer Island, WA, is simple: you get a consistently clean, polished lawn surface that stays ready for backyard living through our long wet seasons and into summer.
When it’s installed and designed correctly, turf can look crisp, feel comfortable underfoot, and hold up to real everyday use—without turning into a patchy mess when the weather shifts.