The placement of just a few decorative boulders in a planting bed can add interest and depth. The boulders are highlighted by low-growing plants and the variety in materials feels more natural.

The sound of trickling water from this bubbler rock fountain helps mask some of the sounds coming from an outdoor patio. We are training evergreen Jasmine to a trellis behind it to create a lush green wall which will also absorb some of the noise. The patio is in front of The Standard, a bar located in a residential neighborhood at 22nd and E Burnside.

A step-stone walkway made from recycled faux-flagstone tiles.

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Black-eyed Susans, ornamental grasses and large boulders highlight this stairway meandering into the surrounding woods for a shady retreat. We worked with the existing natural slopes of the land and created different levels of usable space.

An eye-popping planting bed at less than one year old. The contrasting colors come mostly from the vivid foliage instead of flowers. The effect lasts almost all year.

Decorative river rock and simple drought-tolerant plantings make virtually maintenance-free, usable parking strips.

We replaced the grass on this slope with Pacific NW natives and naturalized plants. The Kinnikinnick will fill in the gaps and help prevent soil erosion and water evaporation. The garden will need minimal watering after the first 2 years.