I have spent many hours gazing at our new garden and dreaming of what it could become. In my minds eye I have designed lavish islands of specimen trees and shrubs in varying hues and textures. (In reality I have brambles, overgrown grass and mole hills the size of Rainier). There will be a stunning water feature leading the eye and our visitors to the front entrance. (Currently a muddy puddle points the way). A gentle meandering path through the meadow will lead to an enchanted clearing. (Actually it will take a power scythe, ride on mower, several pitch forks and some serious muscle just to get the grass down and then a machete to whack the way through to a few old stumps). You get the picture....

 

Or perhaps you don't? It can be tough to have vision when faced with serious landscaping challenges. Even designers benefit from brainstorming with other professionals to help  see opportunities rather than problems.

 

If you are ready for your garden to have a new look this year consider a landscape consultation to get fresh ideas. If you prefer to have a professionally drawn design I can help you with that also.

 

So if your dreams seem more like nightmares, let me help you get some sleep and together we'll create something special.

 

Winter greens and pine cones can still work well in your containers, even after the holiday season and can actually help you with a few new tricks!

Pick up a primrose or two from the garden nurseries and tuck them amongst the fir boughs for example. Hide the plant pots with the greenery rather than actually planting into the soil. As potted spring bulbs become available, they can be added in the same way.  

 

 

 

I am excited to tell you about the recent expansion of my website.

 

There is a new section called 'Services' from which you can select container gardening, landscape consultation, landscape design or custom woodwork. Included is an extensive landscape design portfolio showcasing some of the projects I have had the opportunity to work on. I hope you will be inspired as you view the before and after photographs and begin to see the possibilities for your own home.