While outdoor spaces are typically designed for the humans using the space, it’s also important to remember the pets of the family and how they use the space. As with any other design, you want to think about who or what uses the space, the flow of the space, materials, and of course plants. Hardscaping…
Tag: Landscape architecture
Favorite Ornamental Grasses
Whether you need a plant for a container, to block an unsightly view, or to make a statement in the garden, ornamental grasses can do it. With so many options, this category of plants is so versatile and they really show their value this time of year and into fall. These are some of our…
Project Spotlight – Backyard Pool
The backyard of this Lake Stevens home started as a mostly blank slate with a long slope and the front yard had a few drainage issues that needed addressing. The homeowner wanted a place to relax and entertain along with a pool for the whole family to enjoy and plenty of room for kiddos to…
Raised Planters
Although this spring has been slow to start, we promise it’ll come along in full force soon enough and then it’ll be a scramble to get your garden growing! Raised planters are not only great for veggie gardens but also for herb and cut flower gardens along with shrubs, perennials, and even trees. They can…
Favorite Native Plants for the Pacific Northwest
With the first day of Spring just passing us and plant sales popping up, it’s a great time to get acquainted with some of our Pacific Northwest native plants. This is just a small fraction of what’s available and can be grown in your garden. With the weather starting to warm up and plenty of…
Vertical Landscaping
When you think of a landscape you most likely imagine those parts that are on the ground level like a patio, pathways, plantings beds, maybe raised planters, and a water feature. But what about those elements that lift your eye away from the ground level. Vertical landscaping is great for maximizing a small space, getting…
Our Favorite Fall Color Plants
With temperatures finally starting to drop (at least at night), some of our favorite fall plants are just about to put on a show. These plants will add splashes of color throughout your garden as the rainy, gray days start to return. Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonica) There’s nothing like the smell of a crisp autumn…
Xeriscape Design
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…
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…
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…