The Rougher Side of Beautiful

Good landscape design isn't just about the pretty stuff. As you browse Pinterest boards, Houzz ideabooks, garden design books, websites and magazines I'm  sure you are drawn to the dreamy images of a rambling rose adorning a weathered arbor, the quaint sitting nook, complete with vintage tea table set for two,  or the perfectly proportioned…

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Deckscaping – are you ready for summer?

It’s that time of year when we can finally switch fleece for flip-flops (except in Seattle where the combination is de rigeur for most of the year). Meals can be enjoyed outside, entertaining is easier and life generally seems more relaxed. But is your patio up to the task? I am often asked for help…

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