A Shade Garden with a Japanese feel:
This shady corner lot was all lawn, with a few existing trees and no path. I was asked to create an entry garden, preserve a large area of lawn for the children and design a wide walkway around the house. The garden was to have a "Japanese feel" without being a formal Japanese garden - one that would compliment the architecture of the home.

 

A Steep Hillside with a Touch of Whimsy:
This back garden was all blackberries with no access. I designed the steps, walls and terraces to create a welcoming back garden, a sitting area and places to garden with out rolling down the hill.

   
stonework: Emerald Stone Masonry, blown glass: Andrew Holmberg

 

A "Northwest" Formal Garden:
I designed this front garden to have a formal simplicity, (almost Japanese) that complimented the rocks, created screening of cars in the large parking area above and gave drivers a visual cue while backing out the driveway.

   

 

A Mediterranean Courtyard and Entry:
This home's entire courtyard was rotting away! I was asked to redesign the courtyard with raised planters that would create a welcoming entry and a usable sitting area -- a garden to be enjoyed while passing through, while lingering, and while looking out the windows.