Long and narrow, this garden needed to provide visual interest from each window of the house and practical access to the hot tub and foot hill trails that lay outside the fence. As succession of shrubs, ground covers and xeric perennials create season long interest. Anne Hartshorn

This Greenlake area home is the result of an extensive collaboration with the owners to recapture the architectural character of the 1920’s and 30’s era craftsman homes built in the neighborhood. Deep overhangs, notched rafter tails, and timber brackets are among the architectural elements that communicate this goal. Given its modest 2800 sf size, the home sits comfortably on its corner lot and leaves enough room for an ample back patio and yard. An open floor plan on the main level and a centrally located stair maximize space efficiency, something that is key for a construction budget that values intimate detailing and character over size.

Photo of a large southwestern full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Boise for summer.

Terraced Retaining Wall of AllenBlock Europa Series with low voltage landscape lighting and new plantings.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun and drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Seattle for summer.

Anne Hartshorn
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Removed an ivy covered front slope and installed terraced retaining walls.
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Exterior Landscape + Gabion Wall Photo by BUILD LLC
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard landscaping in Seattle.

Photo by Ryann Ford
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Arts and crafts entryway photo in Other

We worked with our client to design a modified rectangle that would complement the serene coastal setting and natural property curves. The interior pool steps, benches, and lounge areas are situated facing outward from the home so that swimmers can enjoy the stunning view. The pool is finished with an expansive Bluestone deck set in a random rectangular pattern. Phil Nelson Imaging

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in St Louis.

Complete backyard renovation from a traditional cottage garden into a contemporary outdoor living space including patios, decking, seating, water and fire features. Plant combinations were selected relative to the architecture and environmental conditions along with owner desires.

This is an example of a contemporary retaining wall landscape in Austin.

Mountain style two-story exterior home photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Belgard Catalina with Weston wall border. Fx lighting highlights a beautiful transformation of Synthetic turf and drip irrrigation for a simple and practical backyard. HWH Home and Garden - Daniel Haniger 650-204-4444

The Art Of Outdoor Living by Grace Design Associates *Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape for Santa Barbara Contractors Association *Association of Professional Landscape Designers, Merit Award

Photos by Joe Fletcher General Contractor: JP Builders, Inc. ( http://www.houzz.com/pro/jpbuilders/jp-builders-inc)

Inspiration for a large mediterranean full sun front yard landscaping in Los Angeles with decking for summer.

Karen Bussolini. Design Credit: Stephen Stimson Associates
Inspiration for a huge contemporary side yard landscaping in New York.