Over a period of a few years, we redeveloped a large portion of the backyard including two flagstone patios, stepping stone paths, decorative sculptural elements, lighting, irrigation, trees, shrubs, perennials, and container gardens. The customer's goal was to create a lush, jungle-like space with few flowers and as much variation of foliage as possible. In Tacoma's Northend, your neighbors are typically only a few feet away, so privacy was a top priority on this job. The backyard is filled with secret little spaces, inviting nooks, and restful garden vignettes that help transport the visitor away from the busy urban neighborhood just across the fence to a different world of tranquil, green, relaxation (except when the dogs see a raccoon or squirrel, in which case the world temporarily turns upside-down).