Every well-designed garden starts with a master vision. We are constantly asking and answering who, what, when, where, and why. When we’re working towards a client’s vision for their garden, we look at 4 main pieces: context, function, elements, and aesthetic/style. These give us an outline to work from and inform the design from concept…
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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…
Gathering Gardens
Gathering gardens traditionally started as community spaces for people to come together to enjoy nature, learn about and grow native plants, and have a space for celebrations and other recreational activities. On a residential scale, gathering gardens can be the hub of the family and function as an extension of your home. Gathering gardens are…
Plants that Stand Out in the Winter Garden
While there are a plethora of evergreen trees and shrubs that provide interest year-round, these plants really stand out in the garden when that first frost hits. Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ or ‘Little Bunny’) – Although not technically an evergreen, the flower stalks can be left on through the winter to provide interest…
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…
Building, Planting, & Maintaining a Rain Garden
We’ve past the first day of fall and the rainy weather has returned. If your yard is plagued with drainage problems this time of year, a rain garden may be the perfect solution to your drainage woes. By routing your drain systems and downspouts to a rain garden, you can move excess water on your…
Incorporating Outdoor Furniture into Your Garden
Your garden is a space to relax and unwind in and choosing your outdoor furniture can make that a reality. When choosing furniture for your garden you’ll want to consider your space, materials, functionality, storage, and style. Thoughtful planning will help transform your deck, patio, or porch into comfortable and functional spaces made for everyone…
Container Garden Maintenance
Pots and container gardens provide additional gardening space for both ornamental and edible plants. Making sure your pots are well watered and cared for will keep your plants looking their best throughout each season. As the weather heats up it’s especially important to make sure your containers get plenty of water each day. Summer Fall…
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…