Water Saving Irrigation Systems

This summer we have introduced two new products into the irrigation systems we install. They have been very successful and we now want to offer to our existing clients the same opportunity to save even more water and money. Both of these products are from companies whose products we have been using for 20 plus years and reflect the ongoing improvement in irrigation technology driven by the increasing pressure on water supplies everywhere, even here in the Northwest.

The first product is the new nozzle system called MP Rotators. These can be retrofitted to pop up spray sprinklers and will greatly increase the efficiency with which water is applied to your landscape. Increased efficiency means less time that your irrigation system is on and this means less water through the meter. Instead of water spraying out of a static spray nozzle, revolving streams apply the water more slowly and uniformly, produce less misting and allow greater adjustment to both radius and arc. This allows water to soak in before running off and being wasted. Water audits have shown water usage can be reduced by as much as 30% of current levels with MP Rotators.

The second product is a new Smart Controller Module that can be retrofitted into most existing Rainbird Controllers. Our existing systems shut off when rain falls but this controller measures the rainfall, determines its effectiveness and calculates a replacement value to eliminate over or under watering. It also allows far greater customization of zones; factoring in soil type, location, slope, plant type/density, sun exposure, sprinkler type and root-depth requirements. Based on this zone-specific data, the ESP-SMT controller engine optimizes the irrigation schedule to promote lush, healthy plant material in each station, while substantially reducing water waste and runoff. This controller qualifies as a Smart Controller for the Saving Water Partnership rebate program. Rebates depend on the city in which you are located and whether your system has been operational for at least two years. More information is available on their website, at http://www.savingwater.org/rebate1.htm.

For more information on these water and money saving upgrades, please call us at 206.621.2626.

Design & Installation Services

We have found that the best way to attain a successful landscape is to provide landscape design and installation services as one harmonious package. This enables us to ensure that our careful design is accurately brought to life. We do not consider an installation complete until our client is satisfied.

Lifestyle Landscapes approaches the design process with the goals of incorporating your taste, creating a design that is ideal for the characteristics of your space, and accommodates your budget. We achieve this by paying close attention to the many elements that coalesce to create an outdoor living space that is a sanctuary, a place to entertain, an outdoor playroom or all of these things. Our award-winning designers take into consideration such aspects as:

• movement throughout the landscape
• focal points of the garden and views of the garden from within the home
• privacy, sound, color, texture and scent
• lighting and making use of sunlight and shadows
• proper growing conditions
• placement of utilities
• budget

We design and build custom landscape elements to address the unique needs of each client. Browse our portfolio to view a sampling of our work. Capabilities include:

ContinuousCare^® Services

Our ContinuousCare maintenance services are designed to protect the long-term value of your investment in your landscape.

• Irrigation services
  Professionally designed and installed irrigation systems conserve water usage and provide the ideal growing environment for your plants. Our irrigation services include:
  • design and installation of new irrigation systems
  • upgrade and renovation of existing irrigation systems
  • irrigation service including winterization, spring start-up and troubleshooting
  • backflow certification
  • water auditing
• Landscape lighting
  Lighting does for your home's landscape what color accents do for your home's interior walls. Landscape lighting can be used to:
  • create nighttime views of your landscape from within the home
  • highlight key elements such as trees, water or art features
  • identify pathways to safely guide guests
  • beckon visitors to explore
• Water feature repair & renovation
  As a showpiece in the landscape, older water features often require updating maintenance or repair. Our Landscaping Specialist will arrange for a complimentary assessment of your water feature and prepare a custom bid.
• Garden Rejuvenation
  Performed on a quarterly, monthly or one-time basis a garden rejuvenation session is a great way to prepare your outdoor space for a special event or simply keep your landscape looking its best. Custom bids are prepared based on the landscape parameters and scope of work. Maintenance sessions may include:
  • weeding & mulching planting beds
  • pruning
  • lawn fertilization
  • cleaning hardscapes
  • incorporating annual color
  • relocating existing plants

Do You Need Help Aquiring a Permit for Your Landscaping Project?

Most counties require a permit for your landscaping projects. Some projects that may require permitting include: decks, walls, outdoor fireplaces, irrigation systems, tree removal, fencing, and many others. The process of gaining the proper permit can be complex and difficult causing landscape construction to slow. Your project can be expedited by allowing our experienced landscape staff to help you with this process. We understand our clients, their goals, and their project which will help to gain a permit much more quickly.

Does Your Outdoor Space Need a Potted Arrangement? Let Us Design One for You!

Our potted arrangements cohesively fill the empty spaces of your outdoor areas. These can frame your front door, pool, or an upstairs balcony. A potted arrangement will personalize your patio or fill in dark corners. We will come to your home and help you choose the right pots and plants for your space. We then plant the pots with premium soil, fertilizer, and polymer water crystals. This process is done at your home to ensure the process is most convenient for you.

Do You Want to Grow Your Own Delicious Vegetables?

If you have ever considered growing your own vegetables, herbs and fruits, we can help you to make that a reality. Installing a raised bed is often a practical and attractive approach to raising food in the city. The soil can be amended to provide the proper structure and nutrients necessary for growing vegetables. Lifestyle Landscapes will design and install vegetable beds and trellises that are attractive year round, and ready for you in the spring.