Questions and Answers
My shrubs in Bellingham are overgrown and look unhealthy. What's the best approach?
For overgrown or struggling shrubs, we recommend a multi-step approach common in our area. First, our expert pruning and trimming service safely removes dead or diseased branches to improve plant health and shape. We then assess for signs of local fungal diseases or insect infestations and can provide targeted management. If the shrub is beyond recovery or poorly placed, we offer careful removal and can replant with a species better suited to Bellingham's climate. This comprehensive care restores the beauty and vitality of your landscape.
Can poor irrigation contribute to lawn fungus in Bellingham? How can you help?
Absolutely. Over-watering or uneven watering, common with outdated systems, creates the damp conditions where lawn fungus thrives. WLM's irrigation specialists can diagnose your current system with a repair or maintenance visit. We often recommend an irrigation design service to install or upgrade to a smart, efficient system that delivers the right amount of water at the optimal time, reducing excess moisture. Proper irrigation is a key defense against disease and promotes a stronger, healthier lawn.
We need a new patio but are concerned about drainage and our sloping yard. What solutions do you offer?
Managing water drainage is crucial for any Bellingham hardscape project. Our services are designed to work together to solve this. We can construct a beautiful, level patio or walkway while integrating functional retaining walls to manage soil erosion and slope. Proper landscape construction and grading during installation ensure water flows away from your home and new surfaces. By combining patio installation with expert wall construction and greenscaping, we create durable, low-maintenance outdoor living spaces built to last in our local environment.
Main Services
- Landscape design
- Interior wall construction
- Landscaping building construction
- Construction or installation
- Shrub removal
- Shrub transplanting
Business Profile
WLM is a comprehensive landscaping, tree care, and irrigation contractor serving Bellingham, WA. We specialize in solving the common local issues of overgrown shrubs and lawn diseases through a full suite of expert services. Our team handles everything from proactive shrub pruning, disease management, and removal to holistic lawn care and irrigation system design that promotes healthy, resilient landscapes. Beyond maintenance, we are skilled in hardscape construction—building driveways, patios, walkways, and retaining walls—to enhance your property's beauty and functionality. From initial design and installation to ongoing care, WLM is your local partner for creating and maintaining a thriving outdoor space that stands up to Pacific Northwest conditions.










