Robert Fairfax: Foliage, Form and Fantasy Morph in a Woodland Garden

September 6, 2013

On August 18th, I was lucky enough to  attend the annual Northwest Horticultural Society, Meet the Board Garden Tour.  This year’s tour focused on six gardens and one nursery located in Snohomish County.  As always, every  garden was a delight, full of inspiration and awe.  However, it was the 5 acre garden of Robert Fairfax… Read more >

Mill Creek Curb Appeal- The progression of a project

July 29, 2013

As most projects do, it all started with a phone call. We discussed the project and setup a consultation. Located in a cute little neighborhood in Mill Creek it was already one of the most well maintained yards on the block. Older developments tend to be filled with overgrown plant material that has been sheered… Read more >

Woodland garden after (11) A backyard transformation: Woodland garden in the city

February 1, 2013

An unusable and overgrown slope is transformed into a low-maintenance woodland garden…   This site had a great woodsy feeling and a lot of potential but was an unusable space overtaken by brush, weeds and other unwanted plants. The homeowner was overwhelmed with the scope of the project and how to tackle it.  He had received bids from… Read more >

2013 Northwest Flower & Garden Show The 2013 Northwest Flower & Garden Show is almost here!

January 26, 2013

Living Amongst the Stars, the Garden Takes Center Stage Just 21 days from today we will be setting up for our garden in partnership with the Washington Nursery and Landscape Association at the 2013 Northwest Flower & Garden Show. The show runs from February 20th-24th at the Washington State Convention Center. For garden geeks (we… Read more >

mosaic pathway in the Lan Su Chinese Garden Garden Pathways. Much more than just stepping stones.

January 22, 2013

When you think of garden pathways what do you first typically think about? Perhaps a simple concrete or paver pathway that keeps your shoes free from mud as you navigate your way from the driveway to your front door? Or perhaps a little stone pathway that winds its way through your garden, seemingly on a… Read more >