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From the yard

Notes on building outdoors in Alaska.

What we are working on, what we have learned about our soils and seasons, and the thinking behind the way we build.

Block retaining wall and steps enclosing a herringbone paver patio 30 Aug 2026

Retaining Walls in Anchorage: What Freeze-Thaw Really Demands

Why retaining walls fail in Alaska, and the drainage and base work that keeps a wall standing straight through freeze-thaw and spring break-up. Read more
Circular cobblestone paver patio with a raised brick seating wall behind it 19 Aug 2026

Paver Patios That Stay Flat Through an Alaskan Winter

Settling, heaving and lifted edges all start underneath. What goes into a paver patio base that survives freeze-thaw in Anchorage. Read more
Drainage trench dug along a house foundation with pipe ready to be laid 8 Aug 2026

Standing Water in Your Yard? Drainage Fixes for Anchorage Properties

Soggy lawns, wet basements and spring melt with nowhere to go. How grading, French drains and downspout runs solve standing water for good. Read more
North Star Landscaping

Landscape design, installation and property care for Anchorage, Eagle River and surrounding communities. Established 2017.

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  • Residential Landscape Design & Installation
  • Retaining Walls
  • Paver Patios & Outdoor Living
  • Walkways, Steps & Driveways
  • Drainage, Grading & French Drains
  • New Lawns, Plantings & Landscape Beds
  • Fences & Gates
  • Full-Service Landscape Maintenance
  • Oelo Permanent Outdoor Lighting
  • Snow Removal

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