Woodland Garden
A heritage tree, native understory planting, and thoughtful touches make this certified Backyard Habitat a haven for humans and wildlife alike.
Residential
Design & Build / Completed 2018
Foot traffic between the house and backyard was damaging the roots of this garden’s Heritage Big Leaf Maple. We leaned into the permaculture adage “the problem is the solution” and designed a meandering, raised boardwalk supported by footings carefully placed amongst the tree’s delicate roots.
The mature maple tree, native understory plantings, and habitat features including a bird bath and nurse logs combined with a sound stormwater management strategy earned this garden a Platinum Level Backyard Habitat Certification.
