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From Barren to Bountiful: The Evolution of an Edmonds Garden

From Barren to Bountiful: The Evolution of an Edmonds Garden

by Courtney Olander | Jul 30, 2014 | Edmonds Hillside, Landscape Design

Seeing the evolution of a garden from an overgrown thicket or in this case, a bare patch of soil, to a thriving, verdant and useful space is, for me, the most rewarding aspect of being a landscape designer. Even better when the client sends you pictures to show you...
Trees for a Contemporary Garden

Trees for a Contemporary Garden

by Courtney Olander | Jul 21, 2014 | Landscape Design, Modern Design, Plants, Trees

Whether existing or new to a site, trees have the power to dictate the feel of a space – formal, woodland, contemporary… When creating a planting plan for a new design, it’s often the trees I start with. They can serve a single or multiple functions...
Pencil to Paper: A Connection to Site

Pencil to Paper: A Connection to Site

by Courtney Olander | Jul 15, 2014 | Landscape Design, Renderings

With technology comes convenience and speed. What could once be done in days can now be done in hours, even minutes. The landscape design / architecture field is no different. In many, if not most, cases, drafting boards and blue prints have given way to computer...

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