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 >

Feng Shui in the Garden

January 14, 2013

Feng Shui is an ancient art and science that was developed in China over 3000 years ago. Feng Shui is complex and can be difficult to understand. I am by no means an expert on Feng Shui but I do believe in its principles and that by incorporating the elements of Feng Shui into your… Read more >

Woodinville garden tour 7-21-12 (15) Art in the Garden: A Simple Way to Transform Your Garden from Boring to Bold

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 >

Horkin 6-09 (12) A Solution to Hide Septic Tank Lids

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 >

landscaping on a slope Starting from scratch: our landscape design begins

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 >