Banyon Tree Design Studio
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I am an APLD Certified Landscape Designer and a registered Architect. Banyon Tree Design Studio creates custom landscape design and architecture for discerning homeowners and individuals wishing to create beauty, function, and joy in their home and gardens.

Services Provided:
Landscape Design including hardscape and softscape/planting design, design of garden structures; fences, decks, sheds and porches, construction administration, permit and regulatory compliance, collaboration with architects and builders

Areas Served:
Pacific Northwest; Seattle metro, Bellevue metro, San Juan Islands

Certification and Awards:
2008-Certification: Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD)
1996-Licensed Architect, WA State
Contact:
Lisa Port
Type:
Landscape Architects & Designers
Address:
Seattle,
United States, 98125
Phone:
(206) 383-5572
Website:
www.banyontreedesign.com
License #:
7453
    Banyon Tree Design Studio commented on a discussion
    How did you secure mulch to the hillside? - We have a good amount of slope in our backyard and liked the idea of duplicating your landscaping idea.
    · · Comment · 26 hours ago
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    Koreman Landscape Company Very interesting use of the space! Great job!
    26 hours ago · ·
    Banyon Tree Design Studio thank you. We deal with a lot of slopes in the Seattle region and color, texture, and interest play a big role in addition to utilizing slope stabilization methods.
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    Banyon Tree Design Studio commented on a discussion
    love the maple tree. what type is it and how big will it get? Thanks!
    · Comment · 44 hours ago
    Banyon Tree Design Studio This tree WAS a Acer palmatum of unknown variety. Unfortunately during construction of the house the trees roots were stressed and the tree contracted verticillum wilt, a typical problem with maples in our Western WA region. We replanted a Stewardia, which is resistant to verticillium and it is doing well. Acer's (maple trees) are widely available, many sizes, shapes and colors. Check out a reputable nursery in your area for a good selection.
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    Banyon Tree Design Studio added 1 photo to ideabook: Steel
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    how much did this fencing cost?
    · Comment · 2 days ago
    Banyon Tree Design Studio I don't actually recall and cost of materials and labor depends completely on several elements: location, access, client, availability, local labor costs, etc etc. Best to work with a professional designer to develop the design and then have the project bid by a professional contractor for installation. Good Luck!
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    Banyon Tree Design Studio commented on a discussion
    How are the pavers held in place? Looks great, I'm hoping to replicate something similar.
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    Banyon Tree Design Studio We almost always use sandset pavers to create permeable surfaces whenever possible. The Mexican Pebbles are for aesthetic purposes.
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    Banyon Tree Design Studio commented on a discussion
    Hello. I realy like this fence design. Could you tell me what the distance between suporting post? Thanks.
    · Comment · 2 days ago
    Banyon Tree Design Studio It is most likely 4' to 6'.
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    Banyon Tree Design Studio added 1 photo to ideabook: arbot/trellis/overhead
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    Chairs - How much is the chairs
    · Comment · 6 days ago
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    RSVP where did you find the grate for the steps
    7 days ago ·
    Banyon Tree Design Studio The grates (fabricated into the custom stair) were sourced from an industrial metal company in Seattle.
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    Regarding large pottery containers for the garden. - What is best to use in the bottom as a filler so you don' have to use so much dirt and make it so heavy?
    · Comment · 10 days ago
    Banyon Tree Design Studio It depends on the plant that is being installed in the pot, some like space for deep roots. It can also depend on if the large pot is in a windy area or if there is a potential to tip over, then heavier is better. Large pots can go on casters too to be moved, or you can use some kind of fill or large rocks to take up space in the bottom if you don't need the soil for plants.
    10 days ago ·
    zenasugar02 Thank you so much for you reply. So what I did, after reading your answer, is good. I used Lava rock in the bottom for weight, because here in New Jersey this year we have been getting some really crazy, windy storms, and I feared that my 2 containers, which are made from fiberglass and cast stone could possibly be blown over. I used two round containers, approximately 14/16 inches diameter, made my flower arrangement and inserted one in each pot. With the lava rock on the bottom and the plants on the top I feel confident now that they will not tip over and break.
    10 days ago ·
    Banyon Tree Design Studio great!
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    Banyon Tree Design Studio commented on a discussion
    Beautiful fence! how wide are the slats and how much space between each slat?
    · Comment · 10 days ago
    Banyon Tree Design Studio I believe these were 1 x 2 clear cedar slats with a 1/2" gap, but it could've been a 3/4" gap. The posts are steel.
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    Banyon Tree Design Studio commented on a discussion
    planter containers - Hello just woundering where we could purchase these planter containers. Thank you
    · · Comment · 13 days ago
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    epdude What are those containers named?
    13 days ago ·
    Banyon Tree Design Studio stock tanks. they are usually available at feed stores, farmers co-ops, or as someone mentioned you could order them on Amazon.com
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    Have you had any problems with the 1/2's warping? - And what is the span of the large sections? The fence is gorgeous - simple but sophisticated.
    · Comment · 3 weeks ago
    Banyon Tree Design Studio thank you! I haven't been by the fence in about 8 months, but the first three years of install, the boards seemed to be staying pretty plum--no visible warping thank goodness. The boards were stained with Penofin at installation so this may have protected it some initially.
    3 weeks ago ·
    Banyon Tree Design Studio I think the large span probably wasn't over 6' but I don't actually recall..
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    Banyon Tree Design Studio added 1 photo to ideabook: Plant based images
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    I had a landscape architect draft a plan for my yard but I just was not excited about it. They didn't seem to get the nuances of what I wanted. I started looki...
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    We hired Lisa Port of Banyon Tree Design Studio to redesign our yard and garden. She submitted three "idea" drawings that would replace our driveway, entry walk...
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