The NELS Blog

Smart Ideas for Inspired Outdoor Living

Front yard fall landscaping with walkway and porch in Bellevue, WA

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

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.

Backyard lawn and modern deck by landscape designer in Sammamish, WA

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.

Paver Patios or Decks? Choosing the Right Outdoor Living Space for Your Home with the Right Deck Builder
Residential, Landscape Design Halstead Media Group Residential, Landscape Design Halstead Media Group

Paver Patios or Decks? Choosing the Right Outdoor Living Space for Your Home with the Right Deck Builder

Most backyards in Renton sit underused for years, all because the space never quite came together in a way that made it feel worth stepping into.

That usually changes with one good decision, which very well could be a paver patio or a deck. Your yard gets an immediate visual improvement, which changes how you use it. As patio and deck builders, we've been helping homeowners get there for over two decades, and the question we hear most often is still around figuring out which option is right for your home.

Read More