November 11, 2014
I was recently having a conversation with someone who said that there was no point in planting containers now since we are approaching winter… What?!? I had to bite my tongue. Because as I see it winter is the time we need the most color. In summer bountiful plants and color surround us, but in… Read more >
July 3, 2014
With this gorgeous weather we’ve had lately the respite of the shade is a refreshing change. Many of us here in the pacific northwest have lots of space for shade gardening. Between the cloudy days and the huge fir, hemlock and maple trees gardening in the shade can pose challenges. For bright spots of color… Read more >
February 4, 2014
A small Edmonds backyard renovation- Before and after… Often times it is a problem that sparks a new landscaping project. In the case of this small Edmonds backyard, the area below was the problem: the ground had been sinking. Our best guess was that when the house was built there had been a large tree… Read more >
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 >
Organized under Gardens, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design. Labeled as Curb appeal, Favorite plants, foliage texture and color, Garden Design, Landscape Architecture, landscape design, lawnless landscapes, multi-season interest, sustainability.
March 1, 2013
Living Amongst the Stars, the Garden Takes Center Stage Our garden at the 2013 Northwest Flower & Garden Show was a contemporary outdoor space- an intimate garden for two- to get away, and become one with the space, to become a different character than our 8 to 5 selves; one that is deeply grounded in… Read more >