09/03/2026
🌿 A Productive Front Yard 🌿 Five Years Later!
Five years ago, we transformed this small, sloped, sunny front yard in Sammamish into a garden that is both beautiful and productive. 🌱
The client wanted two things woven into the design: a productive edible garden and a pollinator-friendly ornamental garden, all within a space only about 9 × 20 feet.
The slope presented a challenge, so we used rectangular Corten planters, lightly terraced to create planting levels while keeping the design clean and elegant. The planters were custom powder-coated for a beautiful, polished finish. Look how beautifully they hold apple trees, figs, and blueberries! 🍎🫐
Along the fence, I planted Hydrangea macrophylla. At first, you might wonder—hydrangeas in this sunny, south-facing front yard? But this is where understanding the microclimate matters. 🌿
As the fruit trees and blueberries grew, they began filtering the strong afternoon sun, creating just the right amount of dappled light and protection for the hydrangeas along the fence.
It’s a lovely example of how edibles and ornamentals can live beautifully together, even in a small, sloped front yard.
And five years later, the best part?
The clients still love and enjoy their garden 100%! ♥️🌿