Quick containers at my favorite front entry. That red door and wall are just too fun! #landscapedesigner #iamapld

A couple little container plantings in my own garden. One for shade, one for sun.

Double-sided fireplace in! Keeping two spaces toasty. Dining on one side and seating on the other. Outdoor chandelier coming soon.

Details from a recent stop in to one of my very first gardens. The owner has made it such a special spot with all her fun personal touches and incredible care! Rockwork and install by Avalon NW Landscape . . #landscapedesigner #iamapld

Getting all spruced up for this weekend's Hardy Plant Study Weekend Tour! I can't thank this client enough for taking the bones of the design I helped implement - and RUNNING with it! She's made this garden spectacular.

A quick stop in to check on a project installed this past fall. I couldn't be more pleased with how everything is filling in and how the colors are playing off each other. The chartreuse front door I spec'ed... facebook.com/45571812783828…

She told me to "play with lines" and that she likes "funky". Two new concepts for a front yard. So much fun, I think I want to do a 3rd... . . #landscapedesigner #olandergardendesign #iamapld

A quick stop in to aone of my favorite projects installed last summer. The owners added beautiful containers, bistro lights and even relayed stories of outdoor movie nights and flower arranging. I can't tell... facebook.com/45571812783828…

Pleased with how this narrow 2'x10' bed adds life and color to the center of this back garden. It separates the lawn from the patio. . . #landscapedesigner #olandergardendesign #iamapld

Wandering the grounds of the Bloedel Reserve yesterday evening. Pure magic.

New ipe bench going in with steel planters behind. Gas fire pit coming soon. . . #landscapedesigner #olandergardendesign #iamapld #ipebench

New floating ipe bench, natural gas Paloform fire pit and patio complete! I'm looking forward to seeing the plants filled in next year. . . #olandergardendesign #landscapedesigner #iamapld

Custom ipe bench, wrap around rolled edge steel planters, natural gas fire pit and trellises. Annabelle hydrangea, Golf ball pittosporum and Wild swan anemone. A clean palette of greens and white. I promise to... facebook.com/45571812783828…

The art of the pour, concrete that is. Truly, I have the utmost respect for these guys and the skill involved with setting up and pouring concrete. Not for the faint of heart. Radial retaining / seat wall... facebook.com/45571812783828…

Setting new granite steps into the slope leading to the sport court and through the existing rockery. It's taking shape! Plants soon. . . . #landscapedesigner #olandergardendesign #iamapld #stonesteps#pnwlandscaping

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So VERY honored to have a garden I helped design featured in this week's Seattle Times Pacific NW Magazine. For the Outdoor Living Issue! This was a special project for many reasons, but mainly the... facebook.com/45571812783828…

Winter is for designing.... Here are a few fun projects due to be installed this spring and summer. The first two are concepts, so still have some kinks, but I can't wait to see them come together! . . #olandergardendesign #landscapedesigner #iamapld

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