OlanderGardenDesign

Landscape Designer, and Writer - finding the intersection between timeless and contemporary.

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Winter is for designing.... Here are a few fun projects due to be installed this spring and summer. The first two are concepts, so still have some kinks, but I can't wait to see them come together!
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So VERY honored to have a garden I helped design featured in this week's Seattle Times Pacific NW Magazine. For the Outdoor Living Issue!
This was a special project for many reasons, but mainly the... https://t.co/oh2SfeWcOU

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My Washington boys https://t.co/20NS4ymy4E

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My spot.

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Setting new granite steps into the slope leading to the sport court and through the existing rockery. It's taking shape! Plants soon.
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The art of the pour, concrete that is. Truly, I have the utmost respect for these guys and the skill involved with setting up and pouring concrete. Not for the faint of heart. Radial retaining / seat wall... https://t.co/vjuc3e2rNF

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Custom ipe bench, wrap around rolled edge steel planters, natural gas fire pit and trellises.
Annabelle hydrangea, Golf ball pittosporum and Wild swan anemone. A clean palette of greens and white.
I promise to... https://t.co/71fyD9uN5a

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New floating ipe bench, natural gas Paloform fire pit and patio complete! I'm looking forward to seeing the plants filled in next year.
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New ipe bench going in with steel planters behind. Gas fire pit coming soon.
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Wandering the grounds of the Bloedel Reserve yesterday evening. Pure magic.

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Pleased with how this narrow 2'x10' bed adds life and color to the center of this back garden. It separates the lawn from the patio.
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A quick stop in to aone of my favorite projects installed last summer. The owners added beautiful containers, bistro lights and even relayed stories of outdoor movie nights and flower arranging. I can't tell... https://t.co/cg82m7xEyF

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She told me to "play with lines" and that she likes "funky".

Two new concepts for a front yard. So much fun, I think I want to do a 3rd...
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A quick stop in to check on a project installed this past fall. I couldn't be more pleased with how everything is filling in and how the colors are playing off each other. The chartreuse front door I spec'ed... https://t.co/mKUjXhT9Do

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Getting all spruced up for this weekend's Hardy Plant Study Weekend Tour!
I can't thank this client enough for taking the bones of the design I helped implement - and RUNNING with it! She's made this garden spectacular.

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Details from a recent stop in to one of my very first gardens. The owner has made it such a special spot with all her fun personal touches and incredible care!
Rockwork and install by Avalon NW Landscape
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Double-sided fireplace in!
Keeping two spaces toasty. Dining on one side and seating on the other.
Outdoor chandelier coming soon.

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A couple little container plantings in my own garden. One for shade, one for sun.

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Quick containers at my favorite front entry.
That red door and wall are just too fun!

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Biosphere awe