This small backyard has a bold, southwestern flare. The paver lined, crushed granite walkway kept the project cost down for the client (as opposed to a full paver walkway) and also provided an easy flow throughout the garden.

Blooming Desert Design + Build designed the landscape for this project and installed the paver lined, crushed granite walkway.

Bringing in some Coastal California influences, my clients were hands on and knew what they were looking for. Their backyard turned into a private botanical garden filled with natives, seasonal non-natives and a few unique specimen plants.

"We have had the great pleasure of contracting Drew and Shannon Lester (Blooming Desert Design + Build) for the ground up custom design and installation of our outdoor landscape including multiple paver patios and walkway. When it comes to quality patio paver installation, Drew is the best! Professional, experienced, and dedicated to delivering the best quality paver surfaces possible. Prepare to be amazed. You will not be disappointed." -The Wardlaws

We brought color, texture and seasonal interest into this large, corner lot landscape. We worked with deer resistant and drought tolerant plant material to create a sustainable garden for our clients.

Blooming Desert Design + Build designed the landscape for this project, layed out plant material and was project manager for all phases.

With over 20 years of experience laying pavers in Central Oregon, we have the knowledge of what works best in our unique climate. We specialize in paver patios, walkways and driveways. We require a design by us or another designer before putting together an installation proposal.

Serving Bend, Sunriver, Redmond, Prineville, Powell Butte, Sisters, Black Butte Ranch, and everywhere in between.

Blooming Desert Design + Build provided installation services for this project.
Project Designed by Heart Springs Design.

Seasonal wreath making classes and other D.I.Y. workshops are offered from principal landscape designer, Shannon Lester. Inquire with Shannon about a workshop at shannon@bloomingdesertdesign.com

Shannon focuses her teaching on design trends, plant selection, succulents, xeriscaping, living centerpieces, wreath making and other green D.I.Y. creations.

"Shannon is so talented and a joy to work with. I hired her to come out to Pronghorn Resort to teach her wreath making workshop this past Fall to our members and guests. Everyone was so amazed with how the wreaths turned out. I can't wait to have Shannon come out again for another one of her amazing workshops! Thanks again Shannon!" -Pronghorn Activities

Location: Pronghorn Resort
All images provided by Broken Top Creative

Blooming Desert styled the courtyard at the Avalon Hotel during Palm Springs Modernism Week for the end of tour, Garden Party. We sponsored this event and had the opportunity to feature our planter collection line, Steel Life.

We love working with succulents that are hardy in the High Desert! Shannon often hosts workshops that include succulents and creates one-of-a-kind garden pieces when inspiration strikes her.

Shannon’s Fall Wreath Making and ‘Beers & Boughs’ workshops typically sell out at every venue. These workshops are held at a local brewery, tap house or private residence/place of business. She uses natural, foraged materials, succulents and seed pods, foliage and hops from the Lester’s 1/4 acre, cut flower, vegetable and hop farm, Lucky Foot Farm & Hoppery.

Shannon focuses her teaching on design trends, plant selection, succulents, xeriscaping, living centerpieces, wreath making and other green D.I.Y. creations.

Photo credit: Tambi Lane Photography