February 22, 2019
The snow might have slowed construction down a little, but we’re getting going again now that it’s started to melt and we’re still busy with design work, as always. The concept designs below are for a client in Snohomish. Getting started on boulder placement and new Montana flagstone patio going in, in Kirkland. Working on… Read more >
Organized under Gardens, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, What We're Working On, Whats New. Labeled as boulder setting, built in seating, concept designs, construction pictures, fire pit, fire pit seating area, installation pictures, kirkland landscape design, landscape concepts, progress pics, progress pictures, rock setting, Snohomish landscape design, what we're working on.
July 31, 2018
Now that the summer is really heating up, most of us are trying to spend as much time outside as we can, especially at night when it’s a little cooler. With the right lighting, you can add on hours of useable outside time. Lighting can be added to pathways and stairs for easy accessibility, accentuate… Read more >
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January 5, 2018
I think we can all agree that 2017 seemed a bit more stressful of a year than usual. To start off 2018 with a relaxed mood, try incorporating a couple of soothing elements into your landscape to help create a nice retreat from the everyday stresses of work, school, etc. These soothing elements can be… Read more >
Organized under Foliage, Garden Art & Funky stuff, Garden Tips & Advice, Landscape Design, Outdoor Gathering Space, Shade Gardens, Trends. Labeled as ambience, aromatic herbs, artwork, calming elements, covered areas, decks, fire, fire pit, fireplace, fragrant flowers, incorporating soothing elements into the landscape, incorporating soothing elements into your landscape, leaf texture, lighting, monochromatic color, mood lighting, outdoor fireplace, outdoor scents, patios, relaxing elements, seating areas, shade areas, soothing artwork, soothing elements, soothing landscape elements, water, Water Features.
August 25, 2017
Plants play a very important role in any garden but there is much more to a well-designed garden than just plants. The design of any garden or landscape starts with the structure and hardscape. Landscape design is an art that involves the use of a very wide range of mediums beyond just plants, like: concrete,… Read more >
Organized under 3d Modeling, Design Style, Landscape Architect, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Outdoor Gathering Space, Screening, You don't know what you don't know. Labeled as 3-d model, 3-d modeling, bluestone, budget, cedar deck, cedar decking, crushed stone, deck, decking, drainage, fire pit, flagstone, gas fire pit, grading, gravel, hardscape, Hardscaping, landscape design, landscape plans, landscape style, landscaping for usable space, parasoleil, plants, softscape, softscaping, usable space, well-designed garden, what goes into a landscape design.
August 2, 2017
With these warm summer nights, many of us want to get outside as much as possible before the rainy weather sets back in. And what better way to enjoy your garden than with friends and family sitting by a fire and roasting some marshmallows. We can’t think of a better way to spend our summer!… Read more >
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What We’re Working On: February 2019
Creative Outdoor Lighting 
Incorporating Soothing Elements Into the Landscape 
Landscape Design: More Than Just Plants 
How to Choose the Right Fire Pit 
