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Joel Wihebrink
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Indianapolis.
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Indianapolis.

Incredibly floriferous with no bald spots or breaking apart. Blush pink flowers with just a hint of deep pink in the center rise over striking green leaves. Blooms spring until fall.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature Blush pink flowers with just a hint of deep pink in the center from spring until fall
Plant Type Perennials
Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
USDA Zones 8,9,10,11
Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F
Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf, fall blooming, deer resistant
Use Border, container, groundcover, mass planting
Exposure Full sun
Bloom Season Spring, summer, fall
Dimension 4-6" H x mounding
Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth
CARE
Water Keep on the dry side of moist
Soil Type Slightly acidic well-drained peat/perlite mix
Fertilizer Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers
Pruning None
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
water before planting
plant in full sun
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants
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After photo of pool wood fence installation and Landscape service grass cut completed in Sylvania Georgia
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard wood fence landscaping in Atlanta for summer.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard wood fence landscaping in Atlanta for summer.

German iris thrive in the well-drained soil, and given the correct fertilizer, some cultivars will rebloom again in the fall. This purple variety is scented with a beautiful perfume, and appears resistant to the iris borer. Photo credit: M A Jaworski Landscape Design

Moss Garden: A Living Carpet of Tranquility
A moss garden is a serene, low-maintenance landscape feature that evokes a profound sense of calm and natural beauty. Composed of vibrant, velvety mosses that thrive in shaded, humid environments, these gardens offer a soft, carpet-like groundcover that replaces traditional lawns or gravel with rich, green texture.
At Westland Design, our moss gardens are thoughtfully integrated into the overall landscape to enhance a feeling of timelessness and stillness. Whether nestled beneath the canopy of trees, edging a stone pathway, or surrounding a tranquil water feature, moss brings subtle movement and color to quiet corners of the garden.
Key qualities of a moss garden include:
Evergreen softness: Moss provides lush, year-round greenery that requires no mowing or fertilizing.
Quiet beauty: It absorbs sound, contributing to a peaceful, contemplative environment.
Natural elegance: Ideal for Japanese-style gardens or woodland settings, moss complements stone, water, and wood elements with organic harmony.
A moss garden is more than a design choice—it’s an invitation to slow down, observe closely, and appreciate nature’s quiet elegance.

We worked lots of compost into the depleted soil and added some organic starter fertilizer to promote root growth on the new plants.
Photo of a mid-sized rustic drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Sacramento for spring.
Photo of a mid-sized rustic drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Sacramento for spring.

Artificial hedges are used to create instant landscape retreats. Artificial hedges require minimal maintenance, no watering, no fertilizer, no pruning and no insects. Additionally, artificial hedges are great for conserving water. We supply a wide selection of artificial plant products like artificial hedges, PVC fences, artificial plants balls, artificial grass and turf with design ideas.
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We personally make sure that we test and verify the quality of every brand that we offer and we give direct feedback to the manufacturer. Give us a call today to find out more!

From my own garden, an over-grown, weed filled, perennial garden that had nothing left to do but take apart piece by piece.
I discovered this heritage rose as a stump and was not sure I could bring it back. Transplanted in transformed and new rock garden 10 feet away, the old rose plant thrived. This is year one, using bone meal only in the planting hole.

A small backyard raised flower bed featuring a unique metal sculpture
Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Kansas City.
Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Kansas City.

Our landscaping services include a range of professional activities and tasks related to the design, installation, maintenance and improvement of outdoor spaces. The main objective of our gardening services is to create and maintain aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor environments. Some of our common landscaping services include:
1. Landscape design: This involves planning and creating a design for outdoor spaces, taking into account elements such as plants, trees, landscape elements (e.g. patios, paths) and other design elements to achieve a visually attractive and functional landscape .
2. Lawn Care: Lawn care services focus on maintaining healthy, attractive lawns. This includes activities, fertilizing, weed control, aerating and overseeding.
3. Garden Planting and Installation: Our landscaping professionals plant and install various types of plants, shrubs, trees and flowers to enhance the beauty and diversity of the landscape.
4. Landscaping: Our landscaping services involve the construction and installation of non-living elements in the landscape, such as retaining walls, pavers, decks, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces.
5. Irrigation systems: Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems to ensure adequate and efficient irrigation of plants and grass.
6. Tree Care: Tree care services include pruning, removal, and general maintenance of tree health.
7. Mulch: Applying mulch to garden beds helps retain moisture, control weeds, and improve soil health.
8. Seasonal Cleaning: Clear leaves, debris and other obstacles from the landscape during different seasons.
9. Landscape Lighting: Installation of exterior lighting to improve the appearance and safety of the landscape during the evening and night.
Our landscaping services can be tailored to the specific needs and preferences of homeowners, whether for residential, commercial or public spaces. Our services not only improve the overall aesthetics of the property but also contribute to the environmental sustainability and value of the property.

This visionary homeowner found an idyllic property surrounded by gorgeous pastoral views, fertile soil perfect for a Truffle farm, and an easy distance to downtown Corvallis, Oregon. What was not ideal, however, was the existing house. Built in the 1980’s, this ranch had some undesirably unique features that were not at all the style that our client was imagining for her dream farmhouse.
She came to us with the challenge of transforming this dated ranch into a classic southern style farmhouse complete with covered porches and wood burning fireplaces. She had dreams of hosting large parties as well as intimate family gatherings, requiring a modern open concept layout alongside more secluded areas, all while preserving the traditional aesthetic that she desired.
Having lived in a wide variety of homes around the country, there were some features this homeowner knew she wanted to incorporate into this major rebuild. We thoughtfully considered how to include those elements in the design while addressing several structural challenges, remaining within budget, and creating a final product that would be both stunning and practical.
Historic trim work, white oak flooring, and warm white walls provide the ideal backdrop for showcasing her treasured heirloom rugs and artwork. Incorporating numerous windows on every exterior wall possible, we were able to maximize natural light, and access panoramic views of the countryside, while allowing the fresh air to breeze through. Multiple sets of French doors lead onto the expansive front veranda that wraps around the main living room. This deep, full-length porch is an inviting, shady spot to enjoy the outdoors. The combination of these design features provided the framework to capture the vision she had for her home.

This lush and leafy, lawn-free space stands out as a beautiful place to entertain and view from the home's abundance of windows. Several strategies helped it also stand out as the EPA evaluated examples:
This garden's mix of climate compatible plant materials catches the eye as it enjoys companions with similar water needs.
The subsurface, low-flow, drip irrigation that supports the foliage has hydrozones that cater to the specific needs of each group of foliage.
This lawn-free landscape needs no chemical fertilizers or pesticides, toxins that can pollute waterways when they leave gardens. Nor does it need mowing, another source of toxins. This space sends only clean, filtered water into the ground and onto the ocean.

Moss Garden: A Living Carpet of Tranquility
A moss garden is a serene, low-maintenance landscape feature that evokes a profound sense of calm and natural beauty. Composed of vibrant, velvety mosses that thrive in shaded, humid environments, these gardens offer a soft, carpet-like groundcover that replaces traditional lawns or gravel with rich, green texture.
At Westland Design, our moss gardens are thoughtfully integrated into the overall landscape to enhance a feeling of timelessness and stillness. Whether nestled beneath the canopy of trees, edging a stone pathway, or surrounding a tranquil water feature, moss brings subtle movement and color to quiet corners of the garden.
Key qualities of a moss garden include:
Evergreen softness: Moss provides lush, year-round greenery that requires no mowing or fertilizing.
Quiet beauty: It absorbs sound, contributing to a peaceful, contemplative environment.
Natural elegance: Ideal for Japanese-style gardens or woodland settings, moss complements stone, water, and wood elements with organic harmony.
A moss garden is more than a design choice—it’s an invitation to slow down, observe closely, and appreciate nature’s quiet elegance.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard mulch landscaping in DC Metro for summer.

Influence of modernism design mixed with graphic and chunky strong statements is how we would describe Mid Century Modern Furniture. The style has not passed the saturation point and it blends seamlessly with so many other periods and styles. Mid Century is about more than the individual furniture pieces. We think of that era of manufacturing as particularly fertile and creative in terms of the materials used, like plastics, fiberglass, wood, metal, etc. You will find designs where form follows function. There is a vast range of color, from neutral to bold, including black and white.

This flashy variegated Oleander is perfect for almost any location. Its deep pink blooms and creamy white variegated foliage plus its resistance to drought, heat and salt make it the perfect accent for a more aggressive climate.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature Variegated foliage accentuating vivid pink blooms
Plant Type Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
USDA Zones 8,9,10
Zone Detail Hardy 10-15°F
Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, year-round interest, salt tolerant
Use Accent, container, mass planting, slope, hedge
Exposure Full sun
Bloom Season Summer
Dimension 6-8'H x 6-8'W
Growth Rate Moderate to fast
CARE
Water Water as needed
Soil Type Any
Fertilizer Early spring
Pruning Shape before growth begins in spring
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
water before planting
plant in full sun
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants

Phil and Rocio, little did you know how perfect your timing was when you came to us and asked for a “small but perfect home”. Fertile ground indeed as we thought about working on something like a precious gem, or what we’re calling a NEW Jewel.
So many of our clients now are building smaller homes because they simply don’t need a bigger one. Seems smart for many reasons: less vacuuming, less heating and cooling, less taxes. And for many, less strain on the finances as we get to the point where retirement shines bright and hopeful.
For the jewel of a home we wanted to start with 1,000 square feet. Enough room for a pleasant common area, a couple of away rooms for bed and work, a couple of bathrooms and yes to a mudroom and pantry. (For Phil and Rocio’s, we ended up with 1,140 square feet.)
The Jewel would not compromise on design intent, envelope or craft intensity. This is the big benefit of the smaller footprint, of course. By using a pure and simple form for the house volume, a true jewel would have enough money in the budget for the highest quality materials, net-zero levels of insulation, triple pane windows, and a high-efficiency heat pump. Additionally, the doors would be handcrafted, the cabinets solid wood, the finishes exquisite, and craftsmanship shudderingly excellent.
Our many thanks to Phil and Rocio for including us in their dream home project. It is truly a Jewel!
From the homeowners (read their full note here):
“It is quite difficult to express the deep sense of gratitude we feel towards everyone that contributed to the Jewel…many of which I don’t have the ability to send this to, or even be able to name. The artistic, creative flair combined with real-life practicality is a major component of our place we will love for many years to come.
Please pass on our thanks to everyone that was involved. We look forward to visits from any and all as time goes by."
–Phil and Rocio
Read more about the first steps for this Jewel on our blog.
Reclaimed Wood, Kitchen Cabinetry, Bedroom Door: Pioneer Millworks
Entry door: NEWwoodworks
Professional Photos: Loren Nelson Photography
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