The document discusses landscape designer Terry Sims and her company, The Garden Artist. It provides an overview of her design philosophy and approach, which focuses on bringing the inside environment outside and incorporating nature. The bulk of the document displays photos of before and after shots of various landscape design projects completed by The Garden Artist, highlighting how they designed outdoor spaces for living, dining, and enjoyment. It concludes by providing Terry Sims' background and credentials, as well as contact information for The Garden Artist landscape design business.

1. …bringing nature into your living environment
The Garden Artist, Inc.
award winning landscape design and build, horticulture

2. “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

3. a landscape design should bring
the functioning flow of the home into the outdoors
Boise Foothills, ID

4. the beauty of
cascading water
Designed by The
Garden Artist
Constructed by
Alan Neighbors

5. harmony between inside and outside environments,
become the dual focus of design

6. 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.

7. before
even small yards have
great possibilities
after
Bristol Heights, Eagle

8. before
by bringing nature into
your living environ-
ment, you expand
beyond the four walls
of your home
after
Woodduck, Boise

9. stacked natural stone creates a rustic gathering area

10. the composition of water
flowing over stacked rock
greets this home’s visitor
Somerset, Boise

11. environment evolution
through design
before
after: waterfall and elevated berm
with stream creates privacy
Two Rivers, Eagle
Designed by The Garden Artist
Installed by Art of the Earth

12. The owners’ desire to duplicate a
most cherished vacation results
in a roman theme garden
before after
Twin Falls, Id

13. naturalized landscapes…
…a seamless
connection
between the
landscape and
the environment.
Garden City, ID

14. 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.

15. the natural
environment
and a designed
garden in
perfect
harmony
Meridian, Idaho

16. water brings
purity, freshness,
and serenity
to the landscape

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

18. 100% sustainable
landscape using natural
boulders and recycled
concrete
after
before

19. A low maintenance and xeric (low water use) landscape
Columbia Village, Boise

20. Bring the kitchen into your
outdoor dining area
Eagle and Boise Foothills, ID

21. every garden needs a focal
point that captures your
interest and draws you into
the setting

22. a small yard
can make a big
statement
before
Boise, ID after

23. Built for
sound,
aesthetics and
the family’s
turtles
Woodduck Island, Boise

24. this front yard is
packed with color
and texture
Bogus View Rd, Eagle, ID

25. before: a sloping back yard,
unusable for family activities
before
after: a terraced garden
gives way to a level
playing area
The Quarry, Boise after

26. beautifully
shaped and
brightly
colored, this
water pot
becomes the
visual and
auditory
focal point
Somerset, Boise

27. Spilt Milk
reminiscent of
milk bottles of
the past, Spilt
Milk tilts and
cascades a
continual stream
of water
Sawtooth Botanical Gardens,
Sun Valley, ID

28. private courtyard in front of house lends another living area to the home
Bogus Drive, Boise

29. a curving sandstone
path leads the visitor to
the gazebo and pergola
Joe, Meyers looking east
with pergola after pix built
out. Use photoshop
version. pergola
before after
Woodduck, Boise

30. A hot tub is sunk to
preserve view and help a
small yard look bigger
before after

31. alfresco fashion - dining and
entertaining in the great
outdoors
Italian patio perfect
for Alfresco dining
before
Twin Falls, ID

32. The Millstone
water spills
over a solid
granite
millstone
and into a
basin
Surprise Valley, Boise

33. the power
and
texture of
plant
materials
adds four
season
interest
Boise, ID

34. the serenity of a Zen Garden rich with symbolism
Eagle, ID

35. 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.
Southern California Courtyard

36. Mother Nature…
…or
The Garden Artist?

37. 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

38. 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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