A young family wanted a place for the long haul and found one at the end of a bumpy dirt road. If our clients had been there first, it may have gone differently but at least the folks that came before them left the oaks.

We tried a lot of things - ecology, functionality, food and aesthetics - to create an inviting experience. The oak trees, carefully preserved to surround the home, do a lot of that work already. Buffer and privacy, wildlife habitat, shade, and even a staple food source.

The other plantings are meant to support and encourage an increased level of biodiversity and are designed for year-round interest. Hardscape and gathering spaces create an intuitive experience, inviting visitors to engage with their surroundings.