Seattle's climate allows for some of the most beautiful plant life in the country. Working in real estate, I am fortunate enough to see some of the most breathtaking residential gardens in the city, from large formal gardens to small container gardens, I am continually impressed with how much they add atmosphere, life and purpose to a home.

In this section you'll find a rotating residential garden profile and tips from Mike the Gardener. Mike works throughout Seattle maintaining and landscaping every type of garden, from the natural wildflower smaller garden to the manicured estate garden. Visit his page to get a dose of his garden wisdom, sure to be valuable to both amateur and seasoned gardeners alike.