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 >

Northwest Flower & Garden Show 2013

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 >

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 >

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 >

A Visit to the Bellevue Botanical Garden

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 >