Arbor Arborduct

Talk about a cute little front yard.  These clients were looking to maximize their garden space, while adding interest through the use of arbors.  We do so love to build arbors.  The arbor running along the side of the house is actually an arborduct.  It houses the pipes running from the gutters of the home into the raingarden, which will filter the roof runoff before heading into the Puget Sound.  

The second arbor is simply to provide a bit of architectural interest to the front yard while mimicking the shape of the windows on the house, and providing a bit of screening from the neighbors. 

For both arbors, we used the same stain as the garage door, which ties the look of the house and the garden together nicely.  Soon we will be returning to finish out the pathways leading up to the house, and from the house to the garage.  

A raingarden is a fantastic addition to a landscape, and can be customized to fit your needs, your wants, and your budget. Whether you want a small streambed, shallow pool, or a simple swale, these features will reduce toxic roof runoff into the side sewer and help protect our valuable Puget Sound.