After almost a year and a half, we break ground in Pullman.

We finally broke ground on a project in Pullman, WA that we've highly anticipated and that's been a long time in the works. Tim, the homeowner has been very involved in the design process and in the selection of materials and even in the labor and I'm grateful to him for all his input. To be honest, he's a huge reason the project has turned out so well.

From the start, Tim wanted a planting design comprised almost completely of evergreens. In the selection process, I've become very aware of what's available to designers here in the west and have found some favorites that I'll definitely use again including the Low Glow Japanese Red Pine, the Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine, the Joe Kozy Japanese Umbrella Pine and the Motala Norway Spruce.

It's not a surprise that many of these plants bear oriental origins. The low lines of the house readily lend themselves to a zen like landscape with mid-modern accents and industrial hues.

I'll provide updates as the project progresses.

Here's some progress pictures:

Front Stairs