Posts Tagged ‘patios’
The Value of Negative Space in Design
'Cramscaping' may be fun in container gardens but the value of leaving open areas within the landscape cannot be overstated. Not every square inch of your garden has to be planted. Negative space refers to the areas that we don't plant. They are intentionally left open and are typically framed by "positive" elements such as…
Read MoreFrom Lacklustre Lawn to Neighborhood Cocktail Garden
I love any project that encourages community and this redesign does just that. Long time neighbors are now good friends but this Edmonds couple lacked an outdoor space large enough for everyone to gather. Realizing their underutilized front garden could be the answer, these savvy homeowners set to work creating an Inspiration Board, exploring ideas…
Read MoreYour Garden Story – The Final Chapter
Think back to your favorite book. The introduction drew you in, you followed the key characters with interest as the story was woven through a series of events and in the final chapter you were left feeling…..what? Surprise because there was an unexpected plot twist that you didn't see coming? Contentment as you read the…
Read MoreTelling Your Story: The Garden Entry Sequence
Designing a garden is rather like telling a story; there needs to be an introduction that draws you in, an understanding of the key characters as they weave through each chapter and a satisfying conclusion. The garden introduction begins when you get the first glimpse of the home and how it is settled into the…
Read MoreEasy Fall Containers
With my new garden still being firmly in the 'planning and dreaming' stage I decided to plant up a couple of containers to feed my creative spirit and bring some much needed color into the space. Seattle winters are so grey and I knew that would be compounded by the expansive concrete patio, weathered cedar…
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