Before and After: Sustainable Outdoor Living
Before
The client came to us with a front and backyard in need of a transformation—both lacked irrigation, were overrun with weeds and grass all over, and had minimal plant life. The front yard featured a large empty space where a juniper was recently removed, while the backyard struggled with poor drainage from an old in ground pool and no functional layout. The client envisioned a natural, simple, and low-maintenance landscape that felt neat and inviting. Their goals included adding a patio with pavers for entertaining, creating a side-yard veggie garden with screening to the neighbors house, and designing a kid-friendly backyard. They requested native plants that would be low maintenance.
After
In the front yard, we introduced a planting palette using a mix of native and non-natives anchored by standout specimens like the Suminagashi Japanese Maple, Black Dragon Japanese Cedar and Red Flowering Currant. These selections offer year-round structure and seasonal interest without overwhelming the space with flowers or upkeep.
For the backyard, we installed a paver patio to create a welcoming area for entertaining and family time. To support sustainable outdoor living, we addressed drainage concerns, added efficient irrigation, incorporated raised beds and, a screening structure along the side yard for gardening.
The final result is a cohesive and grounded landscape that meets the client’s goals—natural, beautiful, and built to thrive with minimal maintenance.
New exposed aggregate concrete driveway
Carpet Rose
Purple Palace Heuchera
Boulder Blue Fescue
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar
Star Jasmine Trellis
New concrete stair case
Suminagashi Japanese Maple
Carex grass w/ Red Flowering Currant
Little Gem Southern Magnolia
1/4" clean basalt gravel path
Holland Stone Pavers Herringbone pattern with Soldier stack border
Pacific Fire Vine Maple
Sword fern path
Globe Spruce
Our mission is to create outdoor spaces that foster connection, relaxation, and harmony with nature. We create serene backyard retreats, layered planting, and sustainable gardens built to thrive in the Pacific Northwest. Designing outdoor spaces that are not only beautiful and functional but also rooted in sustainability. 🌿✨
