We designed a “tree house” suspended above the ground on glued-laminated timber columns supporting two stories, forty feet above the forest floor. Suquamish means “place of clear water”. The care of the land that drove this residence included simple strategies for capturing rain and percolating storm water, minimal excavation and removal of soils, low-impact concrete foundations, and a light structure that captures views of the forest, water, and a distant Seattle skyline to the east.

Backyard landscape project, removed existing soil, added dry well, planter boxes, greenhouse, irrigation, brick lined gravel pathways, and plantings.
Photo of a mid-sized side yard formal garden in Seattle.

Demo and removal of old retaining wall. Installation of walkway, retaining wall and second patio. Built steps out of the wall stone.
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in New York.

The entire yard was removed, then we added clean soil and laid drought friendly sod with crushed gravel in the flower beds. We also added a stained wood borders

The entire yard was removed, then we added clean soil and laid drought friendly sod with crushed gravel in the flower beds. We also added a stained wood borders

Specialty Gardens LLC, Grand Haven, MI
Inspiration for a traditional full sun backyard landscaping in Grand Rapids.

Le jardinet
Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Kevin Boyd dba Natures Realm
Inspiration for a craftsman full sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in Houston for spring.

Old weedy yard was removed, soil was tilled and graded. Topsoil was added and 3500 square feet of Tall Fescue Sod was installed to instantly make over this yard.

*MULCHING was not instructed* 10 young cedars planted (including removal of previous shrub). Project was finished in 1 day.
Inspiration for a large drought-tolerant and privacy front yard landscaping in Edmonton.

When we first removed the lawn and piled up the soil, neighbors were wondering what the hell we were doing. Less than a year later, they are stopping by asking for plant identifications, and gardening advice. The best part of projects like this is that they often help softening HOA restrictions, a little bit at a time.

We designed a “tree house” suspended above the ground on glued-laminated timber columns supporting two stories, forty feet above the forest floor. Suquamish means “place of clear water”. The care of the land that drove this residence included simple strategies for capturing rain and percolating storm water, minimal excavation and removal of soils, low-impact concrete foundations, and a light structure that captures views of the forest, water, and a distant Seattle skyline to the east.

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping for spring.

The client wanted to reduce the amount of sod in their front yard. We removed the grass and some soil to put DG with stabilizer down compacted the DG then installed the flagstone over the DG. We used the same DG for the joints. The client wanted a 1/2 heart planter next to the driveway so soften the flagstone.

Living room - coastal open concept living room idea in DC Metro with white walls

Drainage and erosion management systems play an important role in preserving and safeguarding damage to your home and property. The drainage system's goal is to collect and direct the unwanted amount of water to a suitable location. This will help prevent the landscaping and lawn from being muddy and soggy and remove excessive streams of water during heavy rains that cause erosion of the soil.

Lavender and Salvias providing plants for pollinators next to vegetable beds.
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Drainage and erosion management systems play an important role in preserving and safeguarding damage to your home and property. The drainage system's goal is to collect and direct the unwanted amount of water to a suitable location. This will help prevent the landscaping and lawn from being muddy and soggy and remove excessive streams of water during heavy rains that cause erosion of the soil.

Drainage and erosion management systems play an important role in preserving and safeguarding damage to your home and property. The drainage system's goal is to collect and direct the unwanted amount of water to a suitable location. This will help prevent the landscaping and lawn from being muddy and soggy and remove excessive streams of water during heavy rains that cause erosion of the soil.