RAIN GARDEN

Rain Garden
2006, Lake Forest Park, WA

Vicki Scuri SiteWorks
Contractors: Carlos & Ruben Quality Landscape Services
Sponsored by Vicki Scuri, self-initiated 

The project includes a 5,000 sq. foot rain garden that channels rainwater from the house roof through perforated PVC pipes underground to irrigate the garden beds culminating in the river rock channel. All collected rainwater is distributed on site. Stone walkways and plazas define two levels punctuated by large curvilinear planting beds featuring drought tolerant plants selected for form, color and texture, creating a painterly patterned palette. Plant materials include natives, ornamentals and hardy perennials with a focus on contorted and weeping trees with anthropomorphic forms. The garden stones introduce pastel hues in pinkish-browns and moss greens providing a warm contrast to the northern climate and nearby northern beachfront of Lake Washington. The garden invites the viewer to stroll, meditate and fantasize in the playful world of the garden. 

The Artist's early printmaking works provide inspiration for this garden. In 2008 this garden was included in the Lake Forest Park Secret Garden Tour. The garden was featured in 2013 in the Seattle Times Pacific Northwest Magazine.


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