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Rain Curtain Water Feature
Lush Modern Firepit Area
Installation by Sage & Stone. Photos by Erin Lau. ... Read More
Shaded Maple Glen
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
Full Sun Front Yard
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
Private Front Yard Patio
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
Compact Urban Deck
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
Backyard Firepit Retreat
This Seattle backyard originally contained a lawn and an old vegetable garden separated by a picket fence. It was transformed into an open-concept outdoor living space, complete with a gas firepit and concrete paver dining area. The 24"x24" concrete pavers are separated by 3" of dark gravel, and the gathering area has a formed in place concrete fire pit with a gas insert. A no-mow meadow, which includes Creeping Thyme, Geum, Scotch Moss and Leptinella, thrives under the part shade of the Plum trees. Installation by Northwest Landmark. Photography by Suzy Bichl. ... Read More
Perspective Sketches
A sampling of perspective sketches for various projects, as part of the Full Design package. ... Read More
