by Elizabeth Hodgson | Sep 8, 2024
Stairways offer a practical and beautiful solution to navigate areas with gentle slopes or sudden changes in elevation. While they’re essential for moving from one level to another, they don’t have to be dull or uninspired. In this article, we’ll share expert tips to...
by Elizabeth Hodgson | Mar 8, 2023
Many homeowners in the Pacific Northwest have a love/hate relationship with coniferous plants, and especially the big coniferous trees like pine and spruce trees. Conifers – meaning plants that produce cones – are an incredibly important part of the landscape in the...
by Elizabeth Hodgson | Feb 15, 2022
When discussing a landscape design for a shaded garden space, a common question I get asked is “what should I do with all of this moss?” As those of us who live in the Pacific Northwest know, moss has the potential to take over any space and cling to almost any...
by Elizabeth Hodgson | Jul 6, 2021
Installing an outdoor lighting system is a wonderful way to add beauty and style to one’s home. After the sun sets it creates a warm, inviting environment and allows one to enjoy the outdoor space well into the night. From inside the home, it can bring joy...
by Elizabeth Hodgson | Sep 8, 2020
Rocks are natural materials excavated from the earth that add beauty, function, and stability in the landscape. Much of the stone in your area will likely have been brought in from a nearby quarry or local river bed, but some may have traveled hundreds and even...