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Four wooden Adirondack chairs surround a circular stone fire pit on a patio designed by Copper Creek Landscaping, with rock landscaping, decorative plants, and a wrought-iron fence overlooking a lawn and pond.

Backyard Safety & Accessibility Tips for Spokane Families

Have you ever noticed how, in some ways, a backyard tells you who it was built for? Some spaces are clearly made for grownups big stone patios, fire pits, and maybe a water feature that looks like it belongs in a magazine. Others feel like kid zones, full of trampolines

Water-Wise Planting Strategies for Inland Northwest

Ever notice how Spokane summers have a way of testing your backyard? The grass goes brown overnight, flower beds wilt, and you’re left dragging the hose around like it’s part of your daily workout. That’s where water-wise landscaping makes life easier. It’s not about settling for a dry, colorless yard

A square metal fire pit with mountain designs sits on a stone patio, beautifully integrated by Copper Creek Landscaping, surrounded by large rocks, blooming white and yellow flowers, and a small stack of firewood in front of a house with large windows.

Maximizing Small Backyard Spaces in Coeur d’Alene

Small backyards get a bad reputation. People think they’re too cramped for entertaining, too limited for a garden, or too awkward for real design. But here’s the truth: a small yard just asks you to get creative. With the right approach, even the tiniest outdoor space in Coeur d’Alene can

A modern white house with black trim sits on a slope. The landscaped front yard by Copper Creek Landscaping features large stone retaining walls, rocks, various shrubs, flowers, and mulch, with green grass in the foreground.

How to Plan a Landscape Renovation Step by Step

Backyards don’t stay the same forever. The patio that felt perfect ten years ago now looks dated. The garden beds that were once full of color might feel empty, or maybe you’re simply ready for a space that finally fits how your family lives today. That’s where a renovation comes

A small waterfall flows over layered rocks into a pond, surrounded by stones. Red flowers in the foreground are slightly out of focus. Sunlight casts a warm glow, highlighting expert landscaping by Copper Creek Landscaping.

Artistic Hardscaping Ideas for Inland Northwest Backyards

Hardscaping doesn’t have to be purely practical. Retaining walls, patios, and pathways can serve their function while also becoming works of art in their own right. By approaching outdoor spaces with creativity, homeowners are discovering that artistic hardscaping ideas in the Inland Northwest can elevate an ordinary backyard into something

A rectangular concrete planter box from Copper Creek Landscaping contains green shrubs and yellow flowers, surrounded by soil. The planter sits on a patio with outdoor furniture and additional potted plants in the background.

Low-Maintenance Native Plants for Inland Northwest Gardens

For many homeowners, the dream yard is one that looks beautiful without requiring hours of upkeep every weekend. That’s where low-maintenance native plants in the Inland Northwest come in. Because they’re adapted to local soil and weather, these plants grow strong with less water, fertilizer, or attention than non-native species.

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