A small outdoor space can be tricky but when done well can provide more than expected. By maximizing the useable space that you do have, you can fit in quite a few elements without feeling cramped. These ideas will help you get the most out of your backyard space. Strong Flow Patterns In a small…
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Outdoor Entertaining Elements
There are many benefits to being outside (increased vitamin D, mood boost, help with short-term memory, to name a few) and if you want to spend more time outside, you’ll want to make your space as inviting as you can. Adding a few outdoor entertaining elements can really elevate your outdoor space while making it…
Top 5 Full Sun Plants
Living in the Pacific Northwest, it can sometimes feel like we’ll never see the sun again, especially in the winter. Despite that feeling, you can grow plants that love full sun in our area! These 5 plants thrive and will usually get their best flowering and foliage if planted in full sun locations with well-draining…
Winter Garden Maintenance
The chill of winter is subsiding, and the signs of spring are emerging. Time to get the garden ready! The bulk of late winter garden maintenance lies in cleanup but there is quite a bit of pruning to be done as well. Late February into March is the perfect time to get your garden ready for spring. Don’t fret if you are a little late, jump out there when you can.
The designer’s role in the construction process
There are many great benefits to having your designer involved in the construction process. The main one is that they know your project better than anyone else and can provide direction, insight and answers to complex questions about the design that may come up during installation.
Maximizing value- How to get the most out of hiring a designer
If you have worked with multiple designers before you know firsthand that there are a lot of similarities in the process. If you have not worked with a designer before here are some tips to get the best results.
How to grow with your landscape
It is important when designing a landscape to take into consideration how the family can grow with the landscape. When you bought your home did you look for something with an extra bedroom for a future child, or the potential of an elderly parent living with you? Did you think about how many stairs were in the home and accessing living spaces as you get older? Did you consider the same scenarios for your garden space?
How to choose a landscape designer
Once you have decided that you need to hire a landscape designer it can be a confusing process to decide who the best designer for the job will be. There are many factors to consider. Services offered The services each designer offers will vary. Some of the services that could be important for your project…
What is a Landscape Architect? Why hire a Landscape Architect?
A Landscape Architect is a professional who is licensed to practice landscape architecture. Landscape Architects design projects ranging from parks, trails, community planning, school and professional campuses, commercial landscapes, environmental restoration, and residential landscapes- just to name a few. All 50 states require licensure which is one of only approximately 60 professions to be licensed…
Fall color must haves for your garden
Fall…… ahhhh, breath in the fresh crisp air.
There are some great fall blooming plants but nothing holds a candle to fiery fall colors glowing all around us.
There are too many to list but here are a few of my favorite fall color plants your garden just might need: