In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth . Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Succulent wall
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Studio H Landscape Architecture
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The stylish screen wall adds much needed privacy and shade to the pergola and deck area which has become an added living space.
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This yard was an unusable muddy lawn flanked by tall Arborvitae. We removed the hedge and replaced it will a beautiful Ipe screen that serves as the backdrop to a concrete water feature that spills into a channel that runs the length of the patio. Corten steel planters contain Equisetum plantings, as well as Bamboo that screens a trampoline for the childrens fun. Pavers and black mexican pebbles make up the new hardscape for the patio.

Cedar gate with arbour entrance to the backyard. Flagstone landing with cobblestone border.
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Native Edge Landscape, LLC
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The Spa, spa deck, water feature and greenwall.
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Old barren space where a playground once stood is transformed into a circular patio with a fire pit in the center.
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A lovely cedar arbor allows the climbing roses to frame the garden entrance.
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Succulent wall, brick patio and fireplace
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The garden was a mess when I arrived to redesign it. Neglected chaos and an elderly couple who wanted a peaceful,place to relax in.
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This vegetable garden of 3 cedar raised beds was part of an over all drought tolerant garden.
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photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
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