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www.apldwa.org The Washington state chapter, APLDWA, represents APLD members throughout Washington state.

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers, APLD, is an international non-profit organization dedicated to establishing the highest standards for the landscape design profession. Our chapter formed in 2000, making it the oldest chapter in the United States. APLDWA actively pursues the goals of the international organization.

09/25/2026

Thank you to Anne James Anne James LA and David Ohashi David Ohashi for sharing your expertise on specimen trees and natural stone, and how these enduring landscape elements move from design to installation. A wonderful day of learning, connecting, and seeing materials.

09/19/2026

Registration closes for this event on September 20th.

Join us for Tree and Stone, a two-location program that explores the art and practical realities of specifying two of the most enduring elements in the landscape: specimen trees and natural stone. Through presentations and on-site discussions, you’ll gain valuable insights into selecting, sourcing, specifying, and installing these essential materials.

Whether you’re refining your specification skills or looking to deepen your understanding of how these materials move from concept to construction, this program offers a unique opportunity to connect design intent with real-world implementation.

Learn more and register at https://www.apldwa.org/ upcoming-events/tree-and-stone-from-vision-to-installation

P1 Photo courtesy of Anne James and David Ohashi

09/16/2026

Before You Design: Permitting, Critical Areas & Protecting Your Clients by Dana Niblack Susie Thompson

A beautiful design is only the beginning. In the Puget Sound region, slopes, drainage, critical areas, tree work, and even small changes to hardscape can affect what’s actually possible.

Our latest APLDWA blog shares practical reminders for designers: research before drawing, map the constraints, identify permit triggers, and bring in the right professionals early.

Read the full article: https://www.apldwa.org/blog

09/14/2026

Protect Your Practice: Five Legal Questions Every Landscape Designer Should Ask

Great design is only part of a successful practice. Join APLDWA for a practical webinar with attorney Patrick McKenna of PMK Legal, PLLC covering key legal questions around licensing, insurance, contracts, payments, and project disputes.

Thursday, October 8 | 9:00–10:00 AM PDT | Zoom

Register at https://www.apldwa.org/upcoming-events

09/10/2026

Meet APLDWA Featured Designer Joanna D’Asaro

From mountain ranger to landscape architect and design-build firm owner, Joanna brings a deep connection to the natural world into her work. Her gardens balance function, texture, structure, and ecological value - creating spaces that feel both practical and connected to nature.

Read Joanna’s story and get inspired by her nearly 30 years of landscape design experience: https://www.apldwa.org/featured-designers

08/25/2026

Join us for Tree and Stone, a two-location program that explores the art and practical realities of specifying two of the most enduring elements in the landscape: specimen trees and natural stone. Through presentations and on-site discussions, you’ll gain valuable insights into selecting, sourcing, specifying, and installing these essential materials.
Whether you’re refining your specification skills or looking to deepen your understanding of how these materials move from concept to construction, this program offers a unique opportunity to connect design intent with real-world implementation.
Learn more and register at https://www.apldwa.org/upcoming-events/tree-and-stone-from-vision-to-installation

08/04/2026

Registration closes on 8/5, Wednesday, at 7:00 pm.

This year’s garden tour takes us through several of Seattle’s northend neighborhoods with our final stop on Queen Anne Hill. Along the way, we’ll explore a diverse collection of residential landscapes. Each reflects a unique design approach—from spaces created for outdoor entertaining and a plant collector’s garden with bespoke woodworking elements, to an active family backyard retreat and a timeless urban garden featuring a productive backyard farm.

Gardens by APLDWA members include the home garden of Robert Hobart of Britescape Britescape Landscaping & Lighting designed by Lisa Port, CPLD, FALPD, Lisa Port, as well as gardens by Sarah Van Sanden Sarah Van Sanden, Kryssie Maybay, PLA, Kismet Design-Landscape Architecture 🌱 and Susie Thompson, CPLD, Susie Thompson with one project built by Avalon NW Avalon NW Landscape. Also featured is the home garden of Jonathan Hallet Supernature Landscape who led the meadow portion of May’s Meadow and Farm Tour.

Learn more and register: https://www.apldwa.org/upcoming-events/a-tour-of-seattle-gardensfrom-lake-city-through-ballard-to-queen-anne

Photo credits
Page1: Brenda Snyder, Page2 (clockwise from top right): Britescape, Jonathan Hallet, Susie Thompson, Avalon NW, Avalon NW.

07/28/2026

APLDWA garden tour 2026 takes us through several of Seattle’s north-end neighborhoods, with our final stop on Queen Anne Hill.

Gardens by APLDWA members include the home garden of Robert Hobart of Britescape Landscaping & Lighting, designed by Lisa Port, CPLD, FALPD Lisa Port, as well as gardens by Sarah Van Sanden Sarah Van Sanden, Kryssie Maybay, PLA Kismet Design-Landscape Architecture 🌱 and Susie Thompson, CPLD Susie Thompson with one project built by Avalon NW Avalon NW Landscape. Also featured is the home garden of Jonathan Hallet Supernature Landscape who led the meadow portion of May’s Meadow and Farm Tour.

Learn more and register at: https://www.apldwa.org/upcoming-events/a-tour-of-seattle-gardensfrom-lake-city-through-ballard-to-queen-anne

Photo credits (clockwise from top right): Britescape, Jonathan Hallet, Susie Thompson, Avalon NW, Avalon NW.

07/25/2026

APLDWA garden tour 2026 takes us through several of Seattle’s north-end neighborhoods, with our final stop on Queen Anne Hill.

Featured gardens are all by APLDWA members. These include the home garden of Robert Hobart of Britescape Landscaping & Lighting, designed by Lisa Port, CPLD, FALPD, Lisa Port as well as gardens by Sarah Van Sanden Sarah Van Sanden, Kryssie Maybay, PLA, Kismet Design-Landscape Architecture 🌱 and Susie Thompson, CPLD, Susie Thompson with one project built by Avalon NW Avalon NW Landscape

Learn more and register: https://www.apldwa.org/upcoming-events/a-tour-of-seattle-gardensfrom-lake-city-through-ballard-to-queen-anne

Photo credits (clockwise from top right): Britescape, Avalon NW, Susie Thompson, Avalon NW.

06/15/2026

Join us for an inspiring hands-on workshop with Cora Morrison of Alula Boutique Containers Alula Boutique Containers as we explore the art of creating beautiful, long-lasting container displays. Learn practical design techniques, plant selection, irrigation and maintenance strategies, and discover how seasonal container programs can add value to your design practice.

Plus, each attendee will create and take home their own planted container!

Learn more and register at https://www.apldwa.org/upcoming-events

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