Project: Big Hole River Residence

This was a collaborative effort between owners, architect and installers. Located along the Big Hole river this project was installed in phases throughout a few years, as the buildings were completed. I used native Aspen and Cottonwoods, taking advantage of the high water table. The owners wanted fresh cut flowers, and appreciated the Montana textures, … Continue reading “Project: Big Hole River Residence”

Project: Great Horn Ranch

Beth’s desire to create a low maintenance, natural landscape design within this high elevation mountain setting included a collaborative team effort with owners, architect, builder, pond and stream company, and landscape contractor. Inspired by the architecture, building materials and the mountain setting, Beth utilized the grade changes, and created a sense of place, designing a … Continue reading “Project: Great Horn Ranch”

Project: Hammer House

Yellowstone Centre

Creating eye-catching entrances at the two parking entries, using ornamental grasses, and perennials for seasonal colour and year round texture. In 2006, the Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board awarded the Yellowstone Centre with the Sustainable Landscape award.

Brown Building

The Brown Building is located in the northeast side of Bozeman, the “eclectic/funky” side of town. This new building used a variety of new and re-used building materials and Beth extended that eclectic style in the landscape design through the use of native shrubs and perennials, a recycled concrete patio, and the use of a … Continue reading “Brown Building”

Project: 7R Ranch

Property along the East Gallatin river, and home designed by architect Jonathan L. Foote provided creative inspiration for this unique project. Collaboration with design team, and landscape contractor ensured the design intent was maintained throughout the project. The use of native plants provides seasonal colour and textures through the growing season, and provides habitat and … Continue reading “Project: 7R Ranch”

Andesite Ridge Residence

The Andesite Ridge Residence project features high elevation vegetation including conifer Spruce, wildflowers, dry stack moss wrapped boulder retaining walls and Hypertufa concrete raised planters. Photos by Dan Armstrong

Legends Residence

This home is situated along Bozeman Creek. The homeowners desire for a low maintenance landscape while complimenting the existing natural environment led me to design a creative landscape using perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees. An outdoor patio for entertainment, with a fire stand, and a stone retaining wall were elements which were incorporated into the … Continue reading “Legends Residence”

Middle Cottonwood Residence

Featured in 2013 October issue of Sunset magazine and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle HOME This designed involved creating an outdoor space for entertainment for the homeowner’s large family, and included a fire pit, to enjoy during our cool summer evenings. Stone treads were utilized for the grade change and provided a smaller, separate seating area … Continue reading “Middle Cottonwood Residence”

North Black Residence

This house had been newly built in a historic district in Bozeman. The need for privacy screening provided ample opportunity to create a sense of enclosure along a busy street, while creating spaces for year round interest. The play space for children in the backyard, with a vegetable garden, allowed safety for the kids as … Continue reading “North Black Residence”

Zen Garden

This space was created for tranquility for quiet contemplation, meditation, or group discussions, located behind Bend Beyond Yoga Studio. Several elements of a Japanese garden were incorporated into this unique space: A simple water feature providing a gentle sound of water, and hand selected sandstone used as standing stones to give a sense of history, … Continue reading “Zen Garden”

Yellowstone Club Private Residence

Creating a strong entry along the driveway, to the front door, this design included bold, block plantings. Softening along the hot tub patio provided the opportunity for native grass plantings.