Landscape design

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Landscape design is the architecture of the house carried outdoors. We design the site together with the home: zones, paths, terraces, planting, lighting, water features and drainage come together as one system, so the garden looks good and doesn't demand endless maintenance.

The great thing about landscape design is creative freedom, but a good garden starts with analysis: topography, soil, orientation, sun and shade, views from the windows and the needs of everyone in the household. Only then do we sketch, select plants and materials, and support the build.

Our portfolio

Cottage settlement in the Carpathian Mountains, Ukraine 2023

Lesnoe

Stages

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Site analysis

We study topography, soil, sun and shade, wind, existing trees and utilities, and discuss the wishes of everyone in the household and the budget.

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04

Zoning and concept

We develop a site plan with zones, paths, terraces and water features, and show you what the garden will look like before any work begins.

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Planting plan and systems

We select plants for the climate and maintenance level, design irrigation, drainage and lighting, and prepare drawings for contractors.

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Build and support

We oversee work on site, check plant stock on delivery and advise on care so the garden grows the way it was designed.

Q&A

When should a landscape project start?

Ideally alongside the house design, so grading, drainage, utilities and terraces are planned together and nothing has to be redone. But a site around an existing home can be transformed too.

Can a garden be low-maintenance?

Yes. Plants suited to the climate, mulch, drip irrigation and less lawn cut maintenance time significantly without losing beauty.

What does a landscape design package include?

A site plan with zoning, a planting plan, drawings for paths, terraces and water features, irrigation, drainage and lighting layouts, plus renderings and specifications for contractors.

Do you design pools and terraces with the garden?

Yes. A pool, terrace, pergola and outdoor fire feature are part of the landscape, so we design them together as one space.

How much does a landscape design cost?

It's calculated individually, based on site size, grading complexity, the number of zones and water features, and irrigation and lighting systems.

Can I get a rebate for a rain garden in Seattle?

In eligible parts of Seattle, the RainWise program run by Seattle Public Utilities and King County offers rebates for rain gardens and cisterns. We check eligibility early and design to the program's requirements.

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The Site as an Extension of the House

Landscape design is a set of decisions that transforms a site with natural materials: plants, stone, wood and water. The garden shouldn't break from the style of the house - contemporary architecture calls for clean lines and a restrained planting palette, while a house built from natural materials suits softer, looser forms. That's why we design the site alongside the architecture, not after it. A good example is Lesnoe, where a stone facade and a transparent pergola tie the house to the garden.

Zoning the Site

The site is divided into zones based on everyone's needs: relaxing, play, gardening, utility and parking. A few rules that work well in practice:

place the main outdoor living area behind the house, away from the street;
keep the play area within view of the kitchen or living room windows;
connect zones with paths wide and comfortable enough to use in any weather;
a terrace or pergola becomes an outdoor living room - see our pieces on terraces and pergolas.

Planting, Water and Light

Planting is the heart of a landscape project. We combine trees, shrubs and perennials so the garden looks good in every season, not just in May. A water feature adds calm and the sound of water, works even on a small lot, and costs far less than a pool; if you're planning a pool, we design it together with the terrace - see our swimming pool design page. Evening lighting on paths, trees and the facade keeps the garden alive and safe after dark.

Landscape Design in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest rewards gardens that work with the climate rather than against it. Native and adapted plants - sword fern, vine maple, salal, Oregon grape, red-flowering currant - handle wet winters and dry summers with little irrigation once established, and support local wildlife. Many Seattle lots sit on compacted glacial soils and slopes, so drainage, grading and erosion control are part of the design from day one.

Stormwater is a design opportunity here, not just a problem. Rain gardens and cisterns slow runoff from roofs and driveways, and in eligible parts of Seattle the RainWise program, run by Seattle Public Utilities with King County, offers rebates that can cover much of their cost. Covered outdoor rooms with heaters or a gas fire table stretch the patio season through spring and autumn showers.

For regional ideas, see our overview of Pacific Northwest landscape design trends and our short history of landscape design.

Turnkey Landscaping

Landscape design should be handled by a specialist - it saves time and money and gives a predictable result. The installation itself, from planting and paths to irrigation and lighting, is done by contractors and a gardener, and our job is to oversee the process at every stage so what gets built matches the design. That's why we recommend turnkey landscaping: you can be confident in the outcome, and the garden will grow the way it was planned. The goal throughout is the same - a site where beauty and everyday function go together, so the garden is something you use every day, not just look at.