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Dry Creek Native

This project was challenging for two main reasons; The yard had a fairly steep incline as well as the main goal was water conservation. In addition, the shape of the yard provided an interesting dynamic. I was able to create a three tier system with a walking path on top and a dry creek bed to connect the various elements. The pictures show a work in progress as the plants haven't been installed fully, but they were all chosen to be able to thrive in low water areas.

Cozy Cottage Garden

The homeowner for this project had limited mobility, so ease of access as well as maintenance was paramount in this design. Different areas were kept open and wide and the plants were chosen by their hardiness as well as beauty. I was able to use existing beds for the most part so the installation was also not difficult.

Calming Traditional Design

This project was already a well established yard and the homeowner did not want major alterations. But it was rather chaotic and disjointed. I was able to  rearrange several of the plants currently in place as well as incorporate new ones into the already existing beds so the installation was not overly expensive or time consuming. The end product was much more unified and calming to look at as well as spend time in.

Luxury Family Deck

The goal of this design was to make a seamless extension to the house that felt like just another great room to be in. It also needed to flow into the existing hardscaping. The location of the doors provided a bit of a challenge, but thinking a little outside the normal shape of a deck solved that. You can't even tell that the roofline had to be extended.

Low Maintenance English Garden

This design was especially fun. The steep slope to the fairly narrow backyard provided a bit of challenge since the owner needed to keep it as easy to access as possible. My favorite part was the side yard where we were able to put in a 'secret garden' that is both soothing to be in as well as easy to maintain.

Mountain Meadow Garden

The owner loved the views on this property and wanted to take full advantage of them. A massive slope that leads directly into the house is always a challenge, but I was able to incorporate many paths and retaining walls to direct any runoff properly. The paths also allow access to the many smaller gardens on the different terraces for easy harvesting.

Natural Rock Garden

I love how this project turned out. The back yard was insanely steep and the owner was planning on doing all the work alone. So, I had to design a space that didn't require heavy machinery. Plus weeds had nearly overtaken the entire space. Now it is a beautiful area that also is fairly easy to access and maintain.

Contemporary Craftsman Design

The architecture of this property was very unique and the owner wanted to extend that to the landscape. So, I was able to blend modern with craftsman. Hence the straight lines and sharp corners, but softened by the plant choice and location. Low maintenance was also a priority.

Backyard

The owner wanted to keep things fairly straightforward but still have tons of space to entertain. The goal was to make it as function as possible so there are several sitting areas as well as spaces for play and just socializing. I was able to get a few before pictures on this one as well to show the transformation.

Fun Family Traditional Design

This property had an established landscape but it was in need of repair and revitalizing. Many of the plants were also succumbing to disease. I was able to reuse much of the existing area while renewing the spaces with proper care and plant choice. Another goal to was limit the noise from the surrounding area.

Mountain Charm

Side Yard

The owner wanted a minimalist modern design, but the shape of the property made that rather difficult. I was still able to create a unique space while accounting for the less than ideal slope and shape of the yard. The rather striking walking path of square stone and gravel turned out especially well.

Contemporary Design 2

Commercial Annual Flower Display

Annual Flower Display

Front Yard

The main goal of this design to increase the level of privacy in the space. I also need to not change any of the slope and utilize much of the existing plants and hardscaping. I was able to make the entire yard more cozy but also creating distinct spaces throughout the property.

Traditional Design

Neighborhood Friendly Front Yard

This design was only for the front yard. The owner wanted an inviting area to entertain neighbors and friends. I was able to squeeze in a courtyard as well a few other small seating areas. Space was a little tight, but the finished product is not cluttered in any way. It is also very drought resistant

The owner wanted to utilize as much space as possible for playtime. This did prove challenging since their was a marked slope throughout the lawn. I was able to use strategic retaining walls to keep the wide areas as flat as possible. This allowed for good sightlines to watch children. I also was able to keep a few areas for sitting and shade.

Active Lifestyle Design

The owner wanted to create a fun place for the family to gather together. In addition, water conservation was a must. On top of that, i was tasked with making it more modern than usual.  The final space is now very function and drought resistant as well as being visually stunning.

Contemporary Design

Traditional Flower Bed Design

The owner did not want to change the existing beds, but did want to make the entire area simply look better. I was able to swap around much of the plants for better options, not only increasing curb appeal, but also reducing the water consumption

Alpine Curb Appeal

This property was extremely overgrown and very sickly looking. Even some of the fencing was showing its age. After most of it was removed and the damaged areas fixed, it was a fairly simple process of choosing the correct plants that wouldn't get so cumbersome. This as well as the plant clusters mad eth curb appeal increase drastically

Open Calming Space

This space originally was rather chaotic and had gotten struck with disease. The owner wanted to create a simple space to create a calming atmosphere. I made a design where each area flowed directly into the next. The sight lines are graceful and almost blend into the landscape.

Flip-Your-Strip with Flagstone Chips

Cozy Natural Design

This project was mostly focused on making things feel natural. So, I designed the flow and layout to hug the curves of the yard. I also needed to utilize a healthy amount of existing plant life and hardscaping. I was able to do so and make sure that the water requirements were kept low

Water-wise Native

This project always brings a smile to my face. The owner wanted something that turned heads as well as would be a wonderful space to relax outside. There was even a request for a bike path along with making sure water consumption was kept to a minimum. The footbridge over the dry river bed makes a beautiful focal point of the area.

Terraced Edible Garden

The backyard on this property had a very pronounced slope towards the house and the goal was to have plenty of space for kids to play as well as grow their own food. I was able to partition out separate distinct spaces, but still allowing for flow and great sight lines. The way the slope encapsulates the retaining wall was especially satisfying.

Pool

A beautiful backyard pool and hot tub. Along with pool house, full landscaping and entertaining spaces

Luxury Pool

Water-wise Native 2

The main goal of this project was little to no maintenance as well as miniscule water needs. I was able to create an appealing design with no lawn at all. The path and other hardscape provides visual interest as well as allows access to each area of the space.

Pollinator Garden

As you can see from the photos, this project had some pretty tight spaces to work with. But the goal was to still have a beautiful entertaining area as well as a space that would attract small wildlife. The back yard was transformed into a private sanctuary and the front gained enormous amounts of curb appeal.

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