In Boise, Idaho – where I’m located – mostly everyone gets their irrigation water through their local irrigation district. Our irrigation turns on and off at certain times of the year depending on availability and is provided to the Treasure Valley via canal system (which stretches over 1000 miles long!). When it gets as hot…
Category: Landscape Architecture
Container Gardens
Containers are one of the simplest ways to enhance any space, indoor or out, with color and life. Whether in a formal or informal setting, containers should complement the overall feel of the space and allow people to enjoy their outdoor spaces even more. Pots can provide symmetry, define a space, or function as a…
Botanical Plant Names and What They Mean
When you go plant shopping and look at a plant tag, you’ll most likely see the common name (like Dwarf Balsam Fir) and the botanical name (Abies balsamea ‘Nana’) listed. Since common plant names can differ from place to place, some nurseries or garden stores will strictly use botanical names to curb any confusion. For…
How to Improve the Drainage in Your Yard
Many gardens in the PNW are plagued with poor drainage, soggy soil, and muck for much of the year. Improving the drainage in your garden is not always a simple solution and often needs to be addressed using multiple tools/solutions. Most of the time we find that improving soil conditions, modifying slopes, and incorporating a…
Creating Your Ideal Work From Home Garden
With the work-from-home lifestyle sticking around, many are turning to their garden to create more space for privacy and relaxation and even transforming it into a place to work in. If you’re thinking of adding a space in your garden to work from home, here are some key elements to include. Patio & Deck –…
Year in Review – 2021
The year is not over yet but with Thanksgiving approaching we wanted to thank our amazing clients and contractors for making what we do possible. 2021 has been a busy year to say the least, and it’s all thanks to you! We appreciate your continued support and we can’t wait to see what 2022 has…
Creating Privacy
Your home and garden should be a place of sanctuary where you feel you can relax and be away from the hustle and bustle of life. However, for most homeowners and renters, living in close proximity to each other is more than common today, with ever increasing small yards and narrow spaces. A front porch…
Inspiration & Passion – The Design Process
Inspiration and passion drive the creative process in ways that aren’t always tangible or logical. Inspiration can be found in some very strange places sometimes. It sounds completely acceptable to hear about inspiration for landscape design coming from nature, garden tours, nurseries, historical designs, endless hours combing Pinterest (guilty!). What about the unexpected though… the…
Low Maintenance Edible Gardening
Not everyone has the time to plant and tend to a vegetable garden. Tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, & broccoli are satisfying to harvest from your garden but take time to nurture and need to be planted each year. If you’re looking for something that won’t be quite as time intensive, here are some low maintenance edibles…
Small Backyard Design Ideas
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…