A shady front yard paver patio in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle under a large Sequoia tree. Corten steel planters with Creeping Jenny and Carex spilling over. The steel gas firepit brings warmth to the seating area wrapped by a cedar built-in bench. Installation by Daniel Gutierrez. Photos by Erin Lau. ... Read More
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Installation by Sage & Stone. Photos by Erin Lau. ... Read More
This was a front yard revitalization project- the main entry path and stone walls were already in place, as well as several mature and beautiful Japanese Maples. The yard lacked variety and texture, so new drifts and massings of part shade plants were added to complement the sculptural maples. Plants include: Hakonechloa 'Aureola', Heuchera 'Palace Purple', Euphorbia amygdaloides, Polystichum polyblepharum and more. Installed by Mountain High Gardening. ... Read More
A front yard with edible herb, berries and street appeal at the same time. A full sun exposure allows brilliantly colored flowers to thrive along with herbs such as sage, thyme, rosemary, chives and more. Other plants include Miscanthus 'Morning Light', Helianthemum 'Henfield Brilliant' and Thymus 'Pink Chintz'. Installed by Soil Logic Landscaping. Photography by Suzy Bichl. ... Read More
We designed for curb appeal and privacy for this Mid-century Modern house in Seattle. A sunken patio, defined by Cor-ten retaining walls, creates an outdoor dining area and fire pit nook. Tall grasses such as Miscanthus 'Yaku Jima' and clumping bamboo will eventually grow over 4' to provide privacy from the street. Other key plants include Blue Oat Grass, Sedums, Carex testacea, Fireglow Japanese Maples and Euphorbia Red Robin. Installed by Greener Living Solutions. ... Read More
Permaculture Design considers all aspects of various systems within an environment. It's a way of combining edible landscaping, water, waste, beneficial insects, community, animals, energy and more, into a cohesive, functioning equation that creates resiliency. For an urban residence, this may come in the form of growing a combination of annual vegetables as well as perennial edibles, along with many other species that aid in the individual plants' productivity. It may include a comprehensive gray water system, and a way of cycling waste streams so that waste becomes food for another species. For a rural homestead, Permaculture can offer a framework to help landowners understand ... Read More
A curving path welcomes visitors to this front yard, where ornamental grasses and colorful plants give year round interest. The gravel path is paved with concrete step stones. Plants flanking the path are grown in existing mounds for added height. Installed by Mountain High Gardening. ... Read More
Juniper raised vegetable beds flank a welcoming entrance, sited in a public parking strip. At the entrance a basalt dish rock is surrounded by flagstone, Irish Moss, Woolly Thyme and other stepable plants, with benches built into the flanking beds. Please see the Houzz article by Annie Thornton for more of the back story. Click this link: "How to Farm Your Parking Strip" ... Read More
Situated in a narrow side yard between two tall townhouses, this compact urban deck provides shade and sanctuary during the heat of summer. Yes, even in Seattle we need to find refuge from the sun during the middle of summer! And its amazing how much of a micro-climate is created within this space, where the temperature can be several degrees lower from the rest of the yard. Because utility companies still need access to all the meters, those are not hidden, but rather become part of the landscape. Corten steel ribbons create both steps and terraces down to the deck. Shade planting includes Selaginella, Acorus pulsillus, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Heuchera 'Caramel', Cornus 'Cardinal', and ... Read More
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