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…
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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…
Ask the Designer Series – What to Consider Before Hiring a Designer
Question My yard needs help and I need to hire a designer. What should I/we consider before hiring a landscape designer or architect? Answer The design process is exciting but can also feel overwhelming when you’re just starting to figure things out. Winter is a great time to slow down and examine what it is…
Year in Review 2025
Typically the colder months signal a slower pace, but we have been anything but slow! Between projects in design and those in construction, we have kept very busy. To top it off, we are thrilled and honored to have received 2 APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers) International Design Awards! We received a Gold Award…
Ask the Designer Series – Master Planning
Question I want to be able to install my landscape in phases. Should I have the design done in phases as well or all at once? Answer Many of our clients opt to install their gardens in phases but we always recommend getting a master plan completed before starting on the installation. Having a master…
Estimates vs Contracts
A new landscape project typically comes with a large cost and it’s important to understand how pricing can be provided to you. While estimates and contracts can be very similar at first glance, there are key differences that are important to know when you’re getting pricing for your project. Estimates Estimates are typically meant to…
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival Wrap-Up
It’s been a week since the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival opened and we could finally show our entire display garden to everyone. We loved giving sneak peaks on our socials but it feels so good to not have to hide it anymore! From our incredible installation crew at Alliance Landscape Services and Neucon Construction…
Year in Review – 2024
As we head into the holiday season, we wish to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our amazing clients that we get to work with. We love designing beautiful gardens that bring joy year after year and are so grateful that we are able to do what we love. We appreciate all of the…
Designing with Slopes
Creating usable space with sloped properties can be challenging but not impossible. This extra layer of complexity can add more interest and make the spaces more dynamic while maximizing accessibility throughout the property. Working with the existing slopes of a property instead of against them will help you find better solutions that keep the entire…
Project Spotlight: Backyard Retreat
This small Bothell backyard features a paver patio and seat wall with plenty of room for a fire pit and extra seating. The cedar arbor, perfect for a bench swing, also provides a little privacy from the neighbors. The composite deck landing abuts steel planters for vegetable gardening which also serves as a backstop for…