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Designing Inclusive Gardens
“Universal Design is a design that is usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” – Ron Mace Gardens and outdoor spaces should be created so everyone, no matter their ability, size, age, background, etc, can enjoy time outside with friends and family comfortably. By creating… Read more
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Project Spotlight: Lake Stevens Relaxing Recharge
What started out as a blank slate has been transformed into a lush escape from the world. The meandering paths lead you past a ponding weir water feature and then out to a raised garden bed area complete with multiple wood and metal trellis’s that frame the cedar green house. Past that there is a… Read more
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Ask the Designer Series: Do I Need a Permit?
Question I’m preparing to install my deck, pergola, shed, patio, etc. Do I need a permit? Answer This is going to depend on several variables including, but not limited to: *Please note that the information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for your own research… Read more
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Landscaping to Create a Boundary
Whether you have a narrow city lot or are in a rural area with acreage, your home and garden should be a place where you can relax and enjoy your time outside. Creating boundaries with landscaping helps provide privacy from neighbors, reduces noise levels from busy roads, and can enhance or frame views. Privacy from… Read more
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Ask the Designer Series – Real Estate and Landscaping
Question: I’m preparing to sell my home and need to update the landscaping. What types of outdoor projects add the best value? Answer: Whether you’re looking to sell now or in the future, planning out your remaining projects in and around the house is a good place to start so you know what can be… Read more
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Favorite Plants for Container Gardens
Now that the weather is getting warmer and everyone is starting to get outside more, our pots and container gardens might need a little sprucing up. If you aren’t familiar, there’s a little equation that you can follow when refreshing your pots which is Thriller, Filler, Spiller. The “Thriller” is your main focal point plant… Read more
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Spring Garden Care Do’s and Don’ts
If you haven’t gotten out in your garden yet to tidy things up, you’re not too late! You’ve still got plenty of time to get your garden looking its best before patio season returns. Do’s ~ Pruning: Although late winter / early spring is the ideal time for pruning most plants you can still get… Read more
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Project Spotlight: Monroe Family Entertaining
This family friendly backyard features a hidden movie screen that is built into the arbor which leads to the vegetable garden. The existing deck was modified to add a fireplace, new railings, and an outdoor grill area with a serving counter and cabinet for storage. The new patio area connects the deck to the remainder… Read more
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Ask the Designer Series – Our Specialty
Question We want a garden to entertain our friends and family in and still be able to relax in at the end of a long work day. Can you design an outdoor space like this? What is your design specialty? Answer Absolutely! We specialize in designing spaces for gathering. Gathering gardens are more than just… Read more