Four years ago, a client hired me to accent her front entryway, adding a single granite post. While there, I was inspired by the naturalistic setting — the stone wall and meadow character — and when I returned later that year, by her really neat perennial gardens. I wondered how I could combine the two.Continue reading “Cedar Garden Trellis Takes Iterations, Support System to Build”
The Simple-yet-Wonderful Patio
When I came to Des Moines, Washington—just four miles south of the Seattle-Tacoma airport, I had no idea the subtle charm of a couple patios would get me. Everywhere I looked at the Doghouse, I found reminders to enjoy life. Potted Coral Bell plants, a patio with a rope fence, and a sign that justContinue reading “The Simple-yet-Wonderful Patio”
Designing Pollinator Gardens at Lawn & Forest Edges
If you’re interested in growing a pollinator garden, make the lawn and woodland edge part of the plan. These areas are perfect spots for sustainable gardening that offers long-term benefits for both the environment and your space. Lawn Area as Pollinator Habitat: When people ask me what to plant in their yard for pollinators, myContinue reading “Designing Pollinator Gardens at Lawn & Forest Edges”
Chadd G Hippensteel 