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
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