Intimate Gardens & Outdoor Living Designs

04/04/2026

Found a beautiful painted turtle hatchling traversing the lawn at a client’s home in Cascade. Almost missed this sweet little thing.

03/17/2026

When crafting gardens, I prioritize creating a harmonious balance where each plant elevates the others.

In my home woodland gardens, I've carefully chosen plants with diverse foliage and flowers to produce a captivating visual effect. The 'Vulcan' Hosta's robust, puckered leaves beautifully offset the finer, toothed foliage of Astilbe 'Maggie Daley', making both plants pop. English ivy serves as a sophisticated backdrop for the brighter flowers.

The repetition of the green and white variegation in Hostas and deep green leaves with white veining in the Ivy create a sense of cohesion throughout the bed. As this garden continues to mature, it's exciting to witness it fulfill its promise.

What do you find most striking about this garden - the color scheme, texture, or overall feel?

03/12/2026

Got a landscaping nightmare at home? Share with us the most frustrating issue you've faced, from plants that need constant pruning to waterlogged yards and cramped patio spaces - we're all ears!

01/08/2026

Custom designed naturalistic waterfall built in Ada, MI for discerning clients. This feature helps tie the outdoor living space into the larger surrounding natural landscape.

01/01/2026

Here are just a few landscape design/ build projects from our 2025 season. If you are considering a landscape or outdoor living renovation project, now is a great time to begin the design process. Reach out via Messenger to start the journey.

08/19/2025

We are wrapping up this 320’ cedar privacy fence in GR. Final step: sealing.

06/09/2025

My spring garden. Currently in full bloom: Bleeding Hearts, Peonies, Black Lace Elderberry. Just starting to bloom: Salvia & Lamium. More pics to come. If you would like help planning and installing your gardens or want to explore trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses not available in your local big box store, reach out to me. I’m happy to be of service.

05/06/2025

Last week, we completed a new garden transformation in East Grand Rapids, complete with perennials, shrubs, trees, new aluminum edging, mulch and drip irrigation.

I would love to design your intimate gardens and outdoor living spaces. 3D designs available so you can see your landscape before we install it.

04/02/2025

Working on a new boulder retaining wall in Grand Rapids. Considering landscape updates? We can create outdoor living spaces, build retaining walls, create and maintain beautiful gardens.

03/14/2025

Transform your outdoor space with a Spring Cleanup, fresh plantings, or a complete renovation. Reach out today to secure an early spot and start envisioning your ideal landscape.

02/03/2025