Courtney Olander
Courtney Olander is a garden designer based in Seattle.
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How-To3 Dependable Garden Trowels That Get the Job Done
This three-pointed trowel doubles as a garden fork Tested by Marti Neely, FAPLD A tough trowel is a valued friend for every gardener. I was delighted to discover the DeWit…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsYour Favorite Plants Improved for the Northwest
In Paul Westervelt's article on perennial upgrades, he explains the benefit of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new versions of tried-and-true plants: "After whiffing a few times,…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsReliable Performers for the Northwest
We all want the newest, jazziest plants available, but a garden is not complete without a backbone of infallible plants that provide interest whether your new investments flourish or fail.…
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DesignMaking Room for Color and Creativity in the Garden
It was happy chance when a current client said, “We have a new neighbor, Kim, with a great energy about her who needs garden help.” A short walk later we…
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DesignContemporary Cool: A Lush Modern Garden Design
One of the first times I met Ahna and Ryan, the homeowners of a property in Seattle I’d just been asked to landscape, I knew they were a creative, industrious,…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Unusual Autumn Stars – Northwest
If you’re sick of the same old asters and mums, why not plant an unexpected fall-star instead? Here some truly out-of-the-ordinary plants for upping your fall garden game in the…
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