MaryAnn Thesing
Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in Cleveland.

California native, Mediterranean, Australian & other lower water plants replaced a lawn on a hot, busy, suburban corner. A mound of fast draining soil, boulders, and a Chilopsis & Manzanita tree added height and better planting conditions to a flat yard of compacted dirt. This photo taken 1 yr. after installation right after spring pruning.

Italian Prune Plum is the best and easiest plum for Western Washington.
Inspiration for a farmhouse home design remodel in Seattle

Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

Enhance the outdoor space with the modern and sleek look of artificial curves. Created a unique and eye-catching focal point in the backyard with these stunning and versatile design elements

Layered shrub garden, ornamental grasses and lawn with stone steppers, kept in shape by Creative Design Landscapes maintenance crews.
Inspiration for a modern landscaping in New York.

This Japanese laceleaf maple was in desperate need of corrective pruning. Ben Bowen, landscape designer for Ross NW Watergarens
Example of a large asian front yard shade home design design in Portland

Inspiration for a coastal landscaping in New York.

John Thesing

The design challenge was to conceal these high walls and create layering in shallow planting bed. I used many colorful succulents and "Polite Plants" that can fill in the spaces with minimal pruning. Gravel was added to prevent dogs that visit to kill the vegetaation.

Metal containers that match in color but vary in size blend in with the stained concrete floor to create a homogenous space. The Japanese maples soften the lines of the wall and building trim. The boxwood will be ball-pruned as they grow. Photo taken on day of installation. Photo by Jay Sifford.