Northwest Zen
A full-scale makeover was necessary to address drainage issues and create a low-maintenance landscape. It also offered an opportunity to incorporate the homeowner's love of Japanese Zen gardens. We designed a contemplative space that melds the traditional Zen aesthetic with Northwest plants and materials.
Cobbled basins help capture and infiltrate roof runoff, while flagstones set into the gravel create a more structured path to the back yard.
Rock waterway