The owner of this Seattle home, a garden enthusiast, wanted to upgrade the landscaping and asked me to come up with a plan. The sloped lot on a wooded hillside provided both opportunities and challenges. I created a series of terraces along the side of the house transforming an awkward slope into a place for…
A lovingly restored Ballard bungalow deserves a fitting garden. The owner, a master gardener, loves plants and hired me to create a comprehensive plan to solve problems like screening the apartment house next door. The pathway is made of repurposed brick from the original chimney and recycled stepping stones add to the relaxed air. I…
The client purchased the building for its headquarters intending to renovate inside and out. The exterior landscape was outdated and overgrown and needed to reflect the modern, fresh image of its new owner. After exploring some preliminary design concepts with the client, in concert with the project architect and interior designer, a plan for a…
A private backyard room for gardening, relaxation and dining with just enough lawn for the kids to play with the dog. Natural stone compliments the classic tudor style architecture. Plantings including summer blooming perennials and a child’s vegetable planter keep it informal while espalier camellias against the garage wall and a symmetrical layout bow to…
This home came with the ultimate back yard water feature: the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River. However, on the other side of the house, the front yard was overdue for a renovation. An assortment of overgrown and ailing plants obscured the house and hid the entry from visitors. My client was enthusiastic about the…
Woodland Retreat. Private shade garden under a canopy of mature cedar trees.
Curb appeal. Native plants and ornamentals, pop under a canopy of mature Douglas Fir.
Madison Modern. Featuring a “Living Wall” and custom metal work. Seattle Landscape Design
Contrast of modern clean lines and an Asian-inspired garden. Seattle Landscape Design