Below is a very small sampling of my decades worth of residential, estate, and productive landscape design work. At last count, I have designed over 250+ residential projects. My preferred installation partner is Northwest Native Landscapes, but I do work with other contractors on occasion.
I am very fortunate to have long-term relationships with many clients, who still send me photos of their beloved landscapes, invite me to epic garden parties, or call me back for additional design support as their families grow, life situations change, and priorities evolve. It’s a very delicate role to shape people’s personal spaces, and a privilege.
MODERN STEEL
Portland, Oregon — Completed 2023
A compact city lot reimagined for modern living. This design transformed a muddy construction site into a calming urban retreat for entertaining and growing seasonal vegetables. The layout balances clean geometry with lush, layered plantings that soften hard edges of steel and concrete, while providing year-round interest.
Scope of Work:
Full site plan, planting design, and construction oversight
Budget Range:
$50,000–$75,000
Key Features:
- Corten steel planters and accents
- Concrete stairs, porch, paths
- Drip irrigation throughout
- Drought tolerant parking strip
- Shade-loving plant palette
- Composite back porch
- Discreet compost and rubbish bin area
Collaborator:
Installation by Seven Dees
An overgrown front yard made the house invisible, and the painted CMU wall was uninviting. The entire front yard was redesigned to open things up. The stone stairs will last forever, while local natural boulders were strategically placed to gradually retain terraces in the front yard. Plantings of carpet roses, grasses, and evergreens soft the stonework. The house ca now show off it’s beautiful craftsman charm.
Scope of Work:
Full site plan, planting design, and construction oversight
Budget Range:
$25,000–$40,000 – front yard only
Key Elements:
- Stone stairs and walkway
- Natural boulder retaining wall
- Drip irrigation throughout
- Sun-loving plant palette
Collaborator:
Installation by Northwest Native Landscapes
TIMELESS STONE
Portland, Oregon — Completed 2022
PEACEFUL RETREAT
Portland, Oregon — Completed 2023
An unconventional backyard defined by an oversized, angular deck was transformed into a cohesive garden retreat. The design extends the existing geometry into planting beds and paths, creating a sense of intention and flow.
Layered, Asian-inspired plantings soften the hard edges while adding seasonality through bloom, texture, and fragrance. The hot tub, once disconnected, is now integrated into a lush, immersive landscape with sculptural stone accents.
Scope of Work:
Planting design, site refinement, and construction oversight
Budget Range:
$30,000
Key Features:
- Angular planting beds and circulation paths
- Lush, layered planting with year-round interest
- Asian-inspired garden character
- Sculptural boulders and stone accents
- Integrated hot tub setting
- Fragrant and shade-tolerant plant palette
This family’s new home with an expansive backyard was shaped into a layered landscape that balances openness with structure. Deep planting beds scaled to the architecture allow for lush, mature plantings that anchor the site over time.
A dry stream of river rock and boulders organizes circulation and separates lawn and play areas, while a kitchen garden provides dedicated growing space. Existing features, including a mature rhododendron, were preserved and enhanced to create a cohesive, evolving landscape.
Scope of Work:
Full site plan, planting design, and construction oversight
Budget Range:
$50,000–$70,000 – backyard only
Key Elements:
- Deep planting beds scaled to a large residence
- Kitchen garden with raised beds
- River rock dry stream with boulder edging
- Defined play area with structure and shade tree
- Selective pruning of mature rhododendron
- Lawn and irrigation integration
FAMILY PLAY
Beaverton, Oregon — Completed 2024
