Paulsen Garden 

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Located on a ridge above the Orting Valley, our garden encompasses many styles while retaining a strong Northwest feel. Mature Japanese maples, conifers and other trees add beauty and privacy, while container plantings add pops of color throughout the garden. The loss of a beloved Doug fir in 2015 led to a redesign of our front yard to create a more interesting and welcoming space. More plants! We removed most of the lawn and replaced it with a pergola, pond, waterfall and an array of sun-loving plants such as sedums, yuccas and dwarf conifers. In 2017, we transformed a patchy side lawn into an Asian-influenced shade garden, with Dirk's hand-built cedar Torii gate gracing the entrance. Features of our back garden include a woodland pond & waterfall, shade pavilion, greenhouse, raised vegetable & flower beds and a tropical area. Ferns and other shade plants line an arbor walkway while a massive log serves as a mini-stumpery near the driveway. Stone paths link the various "rooms" and add a unifying feel to the garden. We hope the mountain comes out for your visit!