You wouldn't bake a cake without a recipe? Wouldn't build a building without an engineer? Why would you create an outdoor space without an landscape architect? The Landscape Architect: From First Sketch to Final Site A successful landscape project is about much more than choosing plants and drawing a beautiful plan. In British Columbia, landscape architects play an important role in bringing a project from an initial idea through design, approvals, construction and to compl

For decades, one plant has reigned supreme in Vancouver's landscapes: the Cedar hedge. It has been the go-to choice for privacy, noise reduction, and creating lush green property boundaries. As landscape architects, we've specified thousands of cedars over the years because they simply made sense for our climate. But climate change is forcing us to rethink long-standing design decisions, and this is our breakup letter with cedars. Not because we don't love them—but because th

Welcome to the MK Design Group blog—a place where thoughtful landscape design meets practical advice, creative inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the outdoor spaces we enjoy every day. I'm Milana Malesevich, Principal and Founder of MK Design Group. For me, landscape architecture has always been about more than creating beautiful spaces. It's about understanding how people live, how they connect with nature, and how thoughtful design can transform an ordinary property