Laurelhurst Courtyard Entry, Seattle


A small, private courtyard garden enhances the entry to this charming Tudor home in the Laurelhurst neighborhood.   The fence and retaining walls blend with the house exterior and lush plantings soften the hardscape.  Dark slate flagstone creates an informal patio area with creeping thyme softening the stone edges.
A Smoke Tree and Hinoki Cypress add
structure to this small garden
The Japanese Maple on left was chosen for its
light texture and fall color