Over a period of a few years, we redeveloped a large portion of the backyard including two flagstone patios, stepping stone paths, decorative sculptural elements, lighting, irrigation, trees, shrubs, perennials, and container gardens. The customer's goal was to create a lush, jungle-like space with few flowers and as much variation of foliage as possible. In Tacoma's Northend, your neighbors are typically only a few feet away, so privacy was a top priority on this job. The backyard is filled with secret little spaces, inviting nooks, and restful garden vignettes that help transport the visitor away from the busy urban neighborhood just across the fence to a different world of tranquil, green, relaxation (except when the dogs see a racoon or squirrel, in which case the world temporarily turns upside-down). Click here for before and after pictures of the backyard.
We also re-developed the frontyard by removing overgrown, uninspiring shrubs, re-shaping the planting beds and installing a wide range of plants for texture, color, and year-round interest. We incorporated petrified wood boulders from Eastern Washington, installed a simple watering system and added two maple trees in the parking strip for more privacy and shade. The front yard planting beds are a great example of our work if you are interested in the "full & llush" look. Click here for before and after pictures of the frontyard.
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