This landscape is very unique to the area. Every plant around the house grows no higher than 18 inches. There are also many changing patterns throughout the year. In the Spring there are certain colors with certain patterns. The Summer brings a flush of alternating patterns with different colors than the Spring and the Fall is different than Summer and Spring. Also, on the east facing bed of the shop is a beautiful English garden with similar characteristics as the rest of the yard but completely different flowers and colors. The grand theme of the landscape is truly formal in every sense of the word.

Bob and Cheryl Sterling

This landscape portrays the local mountain woods of Southeast Idaho. A fallen log greets you at the entrance topped with trailing ground-covers. Not far from the entrance lies a weeping conifer that is meant to be like a waterfall. Leaving the waterfall is a river of blue fescue that seems to disappears into the distance. The surrounding area is full of woodland colors and textures. All plants were placed with care with lower maintenance needs in mind.

Bruce and Camille Denney Patio

The Denney's have French architecture outside their home located in South East Idaho. They requested I continue the theme and create a functional area around their hot tub to beautify and enhance the features they already had. I chose plants and design elements to give it a French cottage style.

Larry and Shelly Kowallis

My parents, Larry and Shelly requested a more beautiful, functional outdoor living space. They live in Southern California and were excited to hear I could help them lower their water bill by removing unneeded grass.

To compensate for the loss of green I created a guest/reading area right off the patio. My parents will soon be retired and spending a lot more time at home. Having this in mind I created a seating area for them to sit and relax while they enjoy a beautiful bubbling fountain with many plants closely placed around it.

This design is not all the way complete. There will be mulch in the background along with a few more changes. With a changing budget this is a rough draft. When I go visit this Christmas we are going to start the landscape and tie up any loose ends and questions they have.

When I met with the Rasmussen's they had a completely bare yard. They requested a wooded and secluded feeling. They also have young children and wanted room for them to play and explore.

This design portrays the local mountains of Southeast Idaho. There are a few fallen logs around the yard trying to imitate a sense of age. I chose to put many evergreens on the southern side to protect from the cold winter winds. I also placed a border around the yard in a variety of evergreens. This gives the family privacy and a sense of a wilderness right outside their front and back doors. I tried to make a sense of depth within these small groves. Many deciduous trees are intertwined within the evergreens to add texture and movement of the eye and in Fall special colors at every turn. I left open grass for the family to play sports or have a picnic. I added a secluded sitting areas for pondering and enjoying the smells and sounds of nature.