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Thanks to its temperate, wet climate, the Great Northwest is known for its rich and colorful landscape. And a journey through Snohomish County neighborhoods reveals that many homeowners take advantage of that climate, and proudly cultivate their lawns and gardens.

It's often a sight to behold ... until the sun goes down. All their hard work disappears in the dark. It's especially noticeable this time of year when days grow short and nights long.

Rob Bingham, an engineer turned entrepreneur, thinks there's no reason that diligently manicured landscapes can't be enjoyed after dark, too. His c...