This is a part of the preliminary design that
was presented to the client.  It illustrates how
I hand-render preliminary drawings
with art markers. 

Where
Private Residence
Gresham, OR

Why
The homeowners wanted to make their front yard & entranceway more welcoming and attractive, but didn’t know where to start. They expressed a specific desire to have an emphasis on native plants. They wanted to cut down on the amount of lawn that needed mowing, and hoped to keep overall maintenance chores to a minimum.

How
The lawn has been reduced to function more as a green pathway. It sets off curvilinear beds full of a mix of native & exotic trees, shrubs, perennials, and landscape boulders. Because the yard is not large, the mature size of plants had to be considered carefully. One portion of the yard tends to flood each winter; it will be transformed into a "graveled bog" setting, turning a negative into a positive. The plant materials were selected to ensure interest year-round, be it from flowers, foliage, or bark.

When
Project started in March 2001 with a preliminary client meeting. In April 2001 the conceptual design was ready for review. In June 2001 the final planting plan was completed. Construction has started on the project, and will be completed by the homeowner over a period of time.  

SHRUBS
KAL LAT
MAH AQU
VAC OVA

PERENNIALS
AQU FOR
DIC FOR 'Lux'
VAN HEX

BOTANICAL NAME

Acer circinatum
Acer griseum

Kalmia latifolia
Mahonia aquifolium
Vaccinium ovatum

Aquilegia formosa
Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant'
Vancouveria hexandra

Mountain Laurel
Oregon Grape
Evergreen Huckleberry

Western Columbine
Western Bleeding Heart
Inside-Out Flower