Articles by Alderwood Sustainability

When it comes to protecting the environment, we all like to do our part, especially to save money! We have compiled this list of some of the most helpful yet least-known energy-saving tips. Many of them are easy enough for you to do yourself! Check it out!

As a company that values taking care of the environment, we are thrilled to hear when local cities are committed to this as well. One of our host cities, Spokane, has recently taken significant steps in sustainable development. With multiple upcoming and completed projects, here are some of the city's latest updates!

You may think you have to sacrifice to experience the level of outdoor luxury living you're looking for while maintaining a sustainable environment. However, advances in technology and landscape architecture have allowed the two to co-exist in one landscape quite luxuriously! If you are planning on major landscape construction, here are a few things to include in your design while still taking care of the earth and your natural surroundings!

Considering water features are a gorgeous addition to any landscape, the environmentally-safe benefits are simply cherries on top. Whether you are improving your yard design and considering a water feature or simply creating a more eco-friendly space, a water feature is a beautiful addition. Here are just some of the ways this addition creates a more sustainable environment.

Wondering how luxury and sustainability can co-exist in a landscape design?

Want to create your dream landscape using organic materials? Not sure if it is possible while also achieving gorgeous results? Here are five design tips for creating a stunning--and eco-friendly--landscape. These will have you well on your way to the sustainable space of your dreams!

If you celebrate the holidays by decorating a real Christmas tree, there are several ways you can put those evergreen boughs to use after the holidays. Instead of merely hauling your tree to the dump, entertain the kiddos and practice good recycling habits with these creative ideas! If you have an artificial tree, take advantage of this article by asking a neighbor or friend if you can dispose of their tree for them! By doing this, you help both them and the environment!

The year of 2020 brought an influx of new experiences, challenges, and victories. As with every passing year, environmentalists and organizations worldwide encouraged sustainable practices, especially in the landscape industry. Let's look at the environmental tech advances this year and see where natural landscaping seems to be heading!

We love to cozy up inside and stay far away from icy outdoor elements during the long winter months. For our little feathered friends, though, that frigid weather can be deadly. While some birds head south for the winter, there are plenty of northwest birdies that do their best to stick it out through the cold. Thankfully, there are plenty of things that we can do to provide a safer winter for them and plenty of bird watching for us!