Project 3  •  Bringing personal flair to a suburban neighborhood

These Cedar Mill homeowners wanted a more vibrant front yard with year-round interest and structure.  This was achieved through the removal of two oversized red maples, replacing them with more garden-friendly stewartias. The front slope, with its relaxed retention structure, gives more interest and provides multiple planting pockets. Two short walls shield a direct view of the entry door from the sidewalk and create a more defined, intimate welcoming entry space. Plants and flowering bulbs were deliberately chosen for all-season color and texture.

Front yard before

Site clearing and preparation

View from left side

Rockery plants were chosen for height and textural variety

New pathway connects to raised beds on side of house and back gate

New stewartia trees have a less disruptive root system than previous red maples