by Paul Messel | Jun 26, 2020 | Outdoor Spaces, Portfolio
This was not a typical Elite Horticulture landscaping design project in North Bend and was our first time building a custom outdoor room. The pre-existing outdoor space was just a basic aggregate uncovered patio that sloped off to the back fence, leaving limited... 
by Paul Messel | Nov 19, 2019 | Landscape Design, Plant Design
This project on Mercer Island was completed in several phases. We started it late last year by removing the majority of the plant material throughout the property. Everything was overgrown and did not fit the space. There were two major slopes in the yard that... 
by Paul Messel | Oct 31, 2018 | Elite Horticulture Work, Firepit, Hardscape Design, Landscape Construction, Landscape Design, Outdoor Lighting, Paver Patio, Water Feature
This was a full design/build project we completed out in the new River Glen community in North Bend, late in the summer of 2018. Despite the size of the backyard, we were able to include just about all of the landscape construction services that we offer. Our clients... 
by Paul Messel | Jul 18, 2018 | Landscape Construction, Landscape Design, Plant Design
Our clients recently purchased a new home in The Cottages neighborhood of North Bend. The backyard was unfinished so we were able to start the new landscape from scratch. The property borders a native buffer area with large leaf maples so the backyard receives little... 
by Paul Messel | May 22, 2018 | Hardscape Design, Landscape Design, Outdoor Lighting, Paver Path, Paver Patio
This is another project we finished up in North Bend in the new River Glen community. The existing landscape was only sod in the backyard with a minimal planting area. The front yard remains the same except for a small paver patio on the side of the house and pavers... 
by Paul Messel | Mar 8, 2018 | Landscape Design, Sustainable Landscape
This project came from one of our current maintenance clients. He is great to work with, as he shares our passion for sustainability in landscapes. Critical to sustainable landscaping is attention to conserving and protecting the soil. Although the majority of this... 