This single-family residence in Vancouver, WA, features a design that creates an attractive and usable space while enhancing the drainage of the yard's heavy clay soil. The hardscape includes a raised artificial turf lawn to promote drainage, Trout Creek stack stone walls, crushed rock pathways, stone slab risers, and organically placed stone boulders.

The planting selection includes Vine Maples, Chives, Winter Daphne, Rhododendron, Hydrangea, Japanese Iris, Creeping Rosemary, Black-eyed Susan, Red Thyme, Clematis, Crocus, and Azalea.