West coast landscaping

Well, I was definitely out there. It took me over half a lifetime to return to the supersized environs of British Columbia. And while off exploring the massive old growth coastal forests of Tofino surrounding the westernmost edge of Vancouver Island, I couldn't help but wonder aloud to the sky-capped cedars... What took me so long? I was lured out to the West Coast by an invite to speak in Victoria as part of The Hardy Plant Study Weekend – a grand annual convergence of hort societies in the…

Plants native to the the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley of the BC West coast used in landscape design ideas from Focal Point Landscape Design.

This steel-structured home was newly built with a blank pallet for the landscape. The objective was to create a modern garden and paver driveway that compliments the sleek architectural style of the house and include required water retention planters. Modern rectangular concrete stepstones incorpora

Susan Wheeler, a garden designer in the White Rock/South Surrey area, is writing another guest blog to-day! She uses photos from her own gardens to illustrate her ideas. She has a Garden Design business: www.greendesign-gardenstolivein.com as well as her own blog at www.greengardeningtips.net Many of the plants that she recommends are available here at West Coast Gardens. We thank Susan for sharing her expertise with us! “Come for a walk through One Designer’s Garden....” Ah, summer....! It…

West Coast Contemporary is a distinct architectural exterior style. Here are some examples along with which elements classic and timeless.

Maybe it’s the photo-ready Oregon light, or the abundant Northwestern green at every turn, but something about Portland makes for exquisite landscapes. Take a look below to see a few our favorite Yardzen landscape designs from the Portland area. 01 WOODSY MODERN The trick with slopes is to work with... Read more »

Landscape architect Julian Pattison and his partner in design and life, Alison Magill transformed this West Coast garden into a lush oasis.

Discover easy, sustainable low maintenance landscaping ideas Pacific Northwest style for a thriving, eco-friendly garden all year round.

Garden designer Alexa LeBouef Brooks is changing the world around her by creating exquisite natural gardens in the Seattle area. Her Pacific West Coast designs specialize in developing a more sustainable, woodland or naturalized gardening approach. Check out her design plans to get ideas and tips for your own garden. Gardening | garden tips | garden ideas | west coast gardening |