Recent Projects

October was a busy month for us as we had two very large jobs running simultaneously. Each included a flagstone patio with both mortar and sand set, a stream with a series of falls, decorative crushed gravel pathways, and a plethora of plant material.

Our client in Snoqualmie is an avid birder, and was interested in creating additional habitat for his feathered friends. This project was quite a transformation. We planted a number of great trees the likes of maples and redbuds. A large smoke tree already existed on the property and was worked into the plan. Of course the water feature, a gorgeous 15 foot stream with gentle falls, is key in insuring that birds return regularly.

The recent project in Maple Valley includes a 30 foot stream fed by two different falls, and an open-air cedar gazeebo structure that rises from a medallion shaped patio crafted from rustic 12 inch pavers. A wooden bridge spans the waterway and provides passage to either side of the garden. Dry stack stone creates extra elevation for planting beds. The existing patio slab was utilized as a base for the flagstone patio that comes off the back door.

In addition to all the above stone, we used huge granite risers to make steps up to a nice patch of green grass. Although grass is becoming less popular in backyard gardens, (due to the maintenance involved with watering, weeding and cutting...) there's something to be said for walking barefoot through it or lying down on it while the sun's out.

We also planted beautiful specimen of Birch, Dogwood and Cypress. Lighting sets everything off in the evening hours.