Contemporary landscapes
made with the rigorous principles of Japanese garden design
Gardens are never “done.” they are living, active spaces. They mean so much to us because they’re constantly growing and changing.
I design and maintain gardens for the experience of timeless beauty and unceasing renewal.
ABOUT→
As the head gardener for Seattle Japanese Garden for nearly a decade, I’ve pruned 100-year-old pines, created teppo-gaki fencing, and set stone paths. I’ve also guided a team in renovating the shoreline and contributed features big and small. Every detail keeps this garden intact and evolving beautifully into the future.
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Services
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Design consultations with architects and owners of commercial or residential properties. Includes site visits, sketches, and material specifications.
Project oversight includes the installation of stone paths, bamboo fencing, and plant material renovation. -
Includes pine and Japanese maple pruning.
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Includes lectures and keynote speeches at professional conferences and public garden events.
Professional training includes pruning techniques and stonework, as well as an overview on Japanese aesthetics. Can be a standalone workshop or a series of trainings.
Great gardens are more than the sum of their parts. They have a strong narrative, which moves you and beckons you to sit. I speak publicly about what makes gardens great.
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Watch a pine tree transform.
Pruning is the most fundamental maintenance work in any garden. It is the ongoing management of some of the most dynamic elements in a garden.
Take a look at this time-lapse video to see what a difference skilled pruning makes.
CONTACT
To inquire about a service, my availability to speak at a garden conference or to the press, or potential architectural collaborations and commissions, please schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone appointment or reach out by filling out the contact form.
