Projects and Yard Design

Looking for inspiration for your native plant garden? Here are some project ideas and design approaches that work well with Pacific Northwest native plants.

Native Plant Border

Replace a traditional mixed border with a native plant border featuring a mix of native shrubs, perennials, and grasses. A well-designed native border can provide year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Woodland Garden

If you have a shaded area with mature trees, consider creating a woodland garden with native understory plants. Trillium, bleeding heart, native ferns, and wild ginger create a beautiful, low-maintenance woodland floor.

Pollinator Garden

Create a dedicated pollinator garden using native flowers that bloom from early spring through fall. A succession of blooms ensures that pollinators have food throughout the season.

Native Hedge

Replace a traditional fence or hedge with a native plant hedge using species like red-osier dogwood, native roses, or oceanspray. Native hedges provide privacy while also supporting wildlife.

Rain Garden

Capture and filter stormwater runoff with a native plant rain garden. Rain gardens reduce runoff, recharge groundwater, and provide habitat for wildlife.

Our staff is happy to help you plan your native plant garden project. Stop by the nursery or give us a call at 206-799-1749.