North Bend, Washington Residence

Valerie Mehring

Project plan view

This property comes with views of Mt Si, required by the HOA to be preserved. A border of dwarf evergreen trees and shrubs provides privacy without blocking views. Bee allergies in the client's family require a planting plan that gently discourages bees; emphasizing interesting foliage, rather than flowers, is part of the solution. The flowers that do inhabit this garden are placed farther away from areas of heaviest human usage, and are not bees’ favorite varieties. Expanding the existing patio provides space for a pergola with a retractable canopy, which allows for multi-season use.