…bringing nature into your living environment

The Garden Artist, Inc. award winning landscape design and build, horticulture

“I am pleased to share my portfolio for outdoor living. As you view the

images, think about how you can apply these ideas to your living

environment.”

Terry Sims

The Garden Artist, LLC

a landscape design should bring

the functioning flow of the home into the outdoors

Boise Foothills, ID

the beauty of

cascading water

Designed by The Garden Artist

Constructed by Alan Neighbors

harmony between inside and outside environments,

become the dual focus of design

Shiitake

Water emerges from a

bubbler fountain,

spilling over the edge

and through the holes

of a one-of-a-kind

naturally formed stone

imported from the

island of Java.

even small yards have great possibilities

after Bristol Heights, Eagle

before

by bringing nature into

your living environ-

ment, you expand

beyond the four walls

of your home

after Woodduck, Boise

before

stacked natural stone creates a rustic gathering area

the composition of water

flowing over stacked rock

greets this home’s visitor

Somerset, Boise

environment evolution

through design

after: waterfall and elevated berm with stream creates privacy

before

Two Rivers, Eagle Designed by The Garden Artist Installed by Art of the Earth

The owners’ desire to duplicate a

most cherished vacation results

in a roman theme garden

before

Twin Falls, Id

after

naturalized landscapes…

…a seamless

connection

between the

landscape and

the environment.

Garden City, ID

Yin-Yang

The reflection of fire dancing on

water. The sound of water spilling

over the rim of the vessel as it

flanks the fire.

This is Yin-Yang,

the celebration of opposites.

the natural environment and a designed garden in perfect harmony

Meridian, Idaho

water brings

purity, freshness,

and serenity

to the landscape

water emerges from under the fire and cascades into the reflecting pool below

100% sustainable

landscape using natural

boulders and recycled

concrete

after

before

A low maintenance and xeric (low water use) landscape

Columbia Village, Boise

Bring the kitchen into your outdoor dining area

Eagle and Boise Foothills, ID

every garden needs a focal

point that captures your

interest and draws you into

the setting

a small yard

can make a big

statement

before

after Boise, ID

Built for

sound,

aesthetics and

the family’s

turtles

Woodduck Island, Boise

this front yard is

packed with color

and texture

Bogus View Rd, Eagle, ID

before: a sloping back yard,

unusable for family activities

after: a terraced garden

gives way to a level

playing area

The Quarry, Boise

before

after

Somerset, Boise

beautifully

shaped and

brightly

colored, this

water pot

becomes the

visual and

auditory

focal point

Spilt Milk

Sawtooth Botanical Gardens, Sun Valley, ID

reminiscent of

milk bottles of

the past, Spilt

Milk tilts and

cascades a

continual stream

of water

private courtyard in front of house lends another living area to the home

Bogus Drive, Boise

Joe, Meyers looking east with pergola after pix built

out. Use photoshop version. pergola

Woodduck, Boise

a curving sandstone

path leads the visitor to

the gazebo and pergola

before after

A hot tub is sunk to

preserve view and help a

small yard look bigger

after before

alfresco fashion - dining and

entertaining in the great

outdoors

Twin Falls, ID

Italian patio perfect

for Alfresco dining

before

water spills

over a solid

granite

millstone

and into a

basin

The Millstone

Surprise Valley, Boise

the power

and

texture of

plant

materials

adds four

season

interest

Boise, ID

the serenity of a Zen Garden rich with symbolism

Eagle, ID

Southern California Courtyard

Enlightened

the smooth vessel sits on

a pedestal of hand

carved onyx. Water

sprays from a fountain

head and cascades down

the sides. As twilight

approaches, the onyx

begins to glow revealing

and intriguing art form

uniting light and water.

…or The Garden Artist?

Mother Nature…

about the designer

Terry Sims has practiced the discipline of

design for over two decades. Years of

formal study in Landscape Architecture,

Horticulture, Fine Arts, as well as

Psychology, give Terry a unique

foundation to understand her clients’

needs, and incorporate those needs into

great design.

Her plantings are selected to provide the

client with four season interest and are

carefully placed within the design for

optimal health and beauty.

Terry’s studio, The Garden Artist LLC, is

located at 4444 E Amity Rd in Boise, ID.

Award Winning Landscapes

www.thegardenartistidaho.com

info@thegardenartistidaho.com

thegardenartistidaho.blogspot.com

The Garden Artist, LLC

Award Winning Landscapes

Landscape Design & Build, Horticulture

Specializing in Outdoor Living

208.429.9325 off.

208.353.7833 onsite cell

Design Studio, Nursery, Research and Development:

4444 E. Amity Rd, Boise, ID 83716

Preview our water feature line at

www.elementalwaterfeatures.com

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