Soggy lawn, mossy yard or a patio plan?Get matched with a local pro.
Tell us what your yard needs and we'll pass it to an independent, insured landscaping company that does that kind of work around Seattle. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
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Landscaping, lawn and hardscape services
From a lawn that is more moss than grass to a hillside that needs terracing, choose the kind of help you need. We'll route your request to an independent company that handles that work in your part of the Seattle area.
Landscape Design & Installation
Planting plans, beds, and full front- or backyard makeovers.
02Lawn Care & Maintenance
Mowing, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal lawn programs.
03Sod Installation
New lawns, bare-spot repair, and grass-type conversions with sod.
04Hardscaping: Patios, Walls & Walkways
Patios, retaining walls, walkways, steps, and fire features.
05Yard Drainage & Erosion Control
Standing water, soggy lawns, washouts, and eroding slopes.
06Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler and drip installation, repair, and smart controllers.
07Tree & Shrub Planting and Care
Planting, pruning, mulching, and shrub replacement.
Why Seattle yards behave the way they do
Most landscaping problems around Puget Sound come back to three things: dense glacial soil that water can't get through, months of steady rain followed by a dry summer, and a lot of shade from big conifers and hills. Knowing them helps you ask better questions and compare quotes.
Glacial till underfoot
Much of the region sits on glacial till: a looser upper layer over a very dense layer often called hardpan. In winter, water perches on that dense layer, so lawns stay soggy and moss moves in. Many newer lots also lost their topsoil during grading.
Cool-season country
Western Washington grows cool-season grasses: perennial ryegrass, fine fescues and tall fescue, usually in a blend. Warm-season grasses used in the South don't fit here. Shade, wet winters and summer drought decide which blend works.
Wet half, dry half
Most rain falls from fall through spring, and July and August are usually very dry. That means drainage problems in January and irrigation questions in August, on the same lot. Area utilities ask customers to water efficiently in summer.
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Widespread Landscaping is a referral service, not a contractor. Partner companies pay for referrals, so the request is free for you.
Tell us what happened
Share your ZIP code and what you're dealing with.
We match a local pro
Your request goes to an independent, insured company serving your area.
They call you
Schedule an inspection and get a quote. You decide whether to hire them.
Across Metro Seattle.
We take requests from homeowners across the Seattle area, from the city itself to the Eastside, south to Tacoma and north to Everett. These are some of the communities we hear from most often, each with its own terrain, soil and permit office.
How a sprinkler zone waters a lawn
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Know before you call.
Plain-English answers to the questions homeowners ask most.
Questions, answered
Is this service free?
Yes. There's no cost to you to request help. Landscaping companies in our network pay for referrals. You only pay the company you hire, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Are you a landscaping company?
No. We're an independent referral service. We pass your request to an independent, insured landscaping, lawn or hardscape company serving your area, and they contact you directly.
Do landscapers need a license in Washington?
Washington requires construction contractors, including most landscape installation companies, to register with the Department of Labor and Industries, and landscaping is a listed specialty. Applying pesticides, including moss control, for hire requires a WSDA commercial applicator license, and irrigation backflow tests must be done by a state-certified tester. You can look up a contractor's registration on L&I's website.
What's the best time of year for landscaping in Seattle?
Fall is generally best for planting trees and shrubs and for seeding or sodding lawns, because rains return while the soil is still warm. Spring is second. Hardscape and drainage work happen most of the year, though saturated winter soil can slow excavation. Winter is a good time to plan and get on a schedule.
Why is my yard soggy all winter?
Much of the Seattle area sits on glacial till with a dense layer that water barely passes through. Long winter rains perch on top of it, especially where roof water is released near the house. Downspout tightlining, grading, drains and deeper soil are common fixes.