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.

Couldn't be happier with how our latest artificial turf installation turned out. Beautiful home with an amazing pool and landscape in Encinitas and now a lush green lawn that requires no watering, fertilizing, or mowing! We will also be posting videos here and on the website of the installation process! Give us a call at 858-384-4502 to schedule an appointment!

The detached garage required a driveway across the lawn and we installed Stabiligrid recycled plastic grids for a driveable lawn. Here you can see the grids have completely reestablished into lawn. The grids keep the crown of the grass plants from getting crushed from vehicular traffic so the grass doesn't die and the site doesn't get muddy or mushy. We maintain this site with our organic based compost teas (called BeeSafe) to keep the grass healthy naturally instead of using chemical fertilizers. Bacterial-dominant lawns are much thicker and happier in our Western WA forests, and can withstand shade better as well.

Joel Wihebrink
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Indianapolis.

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 large traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro for fall.

Real grass is costly to keep looking beautiful. It requires water, maintenance, fertilizer-and even when you try your hardest, sometimes your best just isn’t good enough and you are left with an ugly, patchy lawn despite your best efforts. Synthetic turf allows homeowners to have green, flawless grass 365 days a year. In the driest heat of summer and in the wettest months of winter your backyard will be graced with the same green, natural-looking grass, and you will never be plagued by weeds, mud or lawnmowers ever again!

Yewtopia Plum Yew—the South’s answer to English Yews! With a slightly upright, vase-like growth habit, this plum yew is heat tolerant, drought resistant, and shade loving. Use Yewtopia® where low growing hedges are needed. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Drought resistant Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 6,7,8,9 Zone Detail Hardy to -10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, deer resistant Use Accent, container, mass planting, slope, hedge, border Exposure Part sun to shade Bloom Season Spring Dimension 3-4' H x 3-4' W Growth Rate Moderate to slow growth CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Early Spring Pruning Shape in early spring before first flush PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in mostly shade to part 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

Mid-sized elegant courtyard brick patio photo in Other

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Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in New York.

Example of a classic home design design in New York

Example of a trendy home design design in Other

Seating area with fireplace and a small lush, green grass area. A private sanctuary that soothes the soul.
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Tampa.

This is the craziest Pilea of our collection. It's about four years old and one of the oldest we have. We call it our Godmother Pilea, because it keeps on giving new babies and keeps growing. The secret? It was never repotted, it sits in a window on the east side of the house, so only get's a little morning sun and the rest of the day just daylight and once a month we add a little plant fertilizer to the water. Credits: instagram.com/houtje.touwtje

After: Redefine beds, clean out weeds, prune and fertilize then added mulch.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Toronto.

This is an example of a landscaping in New York.

Rosalinda® is the most vigorous and robust hawthorne available. This large evergreen shrub is good for screening or as a small tree. New foliage is bright and bronzy, and adult leaves are large in size. Best suited to coastal climates, this plant produces large, dark pink, fragrant blooms in the spring. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Pink blooms late spring/early summer Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 8,9,10 Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F Key Features Disease/pest resistance, Heat/drought tolerance, salt tolerant Use Accent, hedge, mass planting, privacy planting Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Spring, summer Dimension 12-14' H x 10' W Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Early spring Pruning Shape after spring bloom PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

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.