September 15, 2012
I am a self-confessed plant junkie. So to satisfy my urge, one of my favorite things to do is to visit nurseries and find new plants or cultivars that I have never seen before. As a landscape designer, it’s the best way to keep up to date on what’s new in the plant world…and it… Read more >
August 27, 2012
I get such inspiration from visiting gardens during the summer months. As as the summer winds down I want to eke out as many garden visits as I can, so yesterday I made a trip to the Bellevue Botanical Garden see the Art in the Garden show. In addition to the art, there are many artful plant… Read more >
August 23, 2012
Create A Garden As Unique As You Are Using Art Art is a timeless expression of style. Finding a piece of art that speaks to you may be easier than finding the perfect place to put it. The garden is an ideal place to showcase art and creates a unique expression of style in your garden…. Read more >
June 9, 2012
I was recently asked by a client what to do with an area that has exposed septic tank lids, so I thought I would share how I helped a client solve this problem several years ago. It is important to be able to access these lids but that does not mean that you have to… Read more >
March 31, 2012
I have an embarrassing confession to make. We have the ugliest yard on the block. OK, well maybe not the ugliest, but pretty darn close, considering …well, that I am a landscape designer. Enter story of the Cobbler’s children…. In all fairness we did just buy our house last October, and I was in Northwest… Read more >