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Top 5 Full Sun Plants

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

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…

The designer’s role in the construction process

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021

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

Posted on April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

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

Posted on January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

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

Posted on November 15, 2019December 16, 2019

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?

Posted on November 2, 2019November 8, 2019

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

Posted on October 5, 2019October 8, 2019

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:

Adding a fire pit to your garden

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019

On cool fall evenings sitting around the fire is much more appealing than it is in the dead of summer. There are many ways and many reasons to add a fire pit to your garden.

The Journey Begins

Posted on June 5, 2019June 25, 2019

The next step in my journey as a landscape architect is to venture out on my own and use my creative skills to craft a unique landscape design business. I cant wait to share my journey with you as the projects unfold.

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Kryssie Maybay is a fantastic Landscape Architect. She has comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of creating outdoor living environments. From grading and drainage, hardscapes, decks, outdoor rooms, water features and pools, to planting and site amenities/furnishings, Kryssie is truly one of the most inventive and inspiring designers I have known. Besides her ability to work closely with her clients in creating their vision, Kryssie’s complete understanding of the constructability of the work makes her incredibly valuable to the installation team. In general, projects rarely go perfectly smooth, but Kryssie is able to minimize most problems on her projects because she maintains a huge commitment to collaboration within the team. Kryssie’s clients always get high quality landscaping projects with the best value. 
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