Landscapes that strengthen our relations.
Specializing in ecologically mindful ornamental and culinary gardens that curate whimsy where Ystävät (friends) grow.
Hello,
I'm Hannah Six, an independent landscape designer with Finnish roots and a passion for creating spaces that connect people. My approach centers on relation building, whether that's pairing natural materials, thoughtful use of shade, or blending ecological services with culinary harvests. I cultivate designs that respond to their local environmental biome while supporting human connections in the Pacific Northwest's Willamette Valley.
Philosophy
In Finnish, Ystävä (OOS-ta-va) translates to friend. A term reserved for a close, trusted companion with whom you share a deep, meaningful connection.
It is this dynamic Ystävä-like familiarity with soils, plants, birds, and insects, alongside the human hand that grounds my design work.
Approach
Blending function, native plants, and timeless garden aesthetics to create meaningful outdoor spaces for meaningful friendships to flourish.
Services
Residential Design
Custom landscapes designed for how you live, from concept to completion. I specialize in creating spaces that balance aesthetic ambition with practical livability.
From initial concept through to completion, I offer comprehensive landscape architectural services tailored to the unique needs of each project and client.
• Native Garden Design
• Culinary Garden Design
• Irrigation Installation
• Seasonal Pruning
Agricultural Planning
Thoughtful agricultural planning that enhances daily function, production and atmosphere of small-farms.
• Market Garden Planning and Site Design
• Greenhouse Seasonal Crop Planning
• Adaptive Reuse Plans
Native Restoration
Thoughtful planning that enhances function and atmosphere of small-farms. Complete site design that honor the landscapes history and local ecology while meeting contemporary needs.
• Woodland and Forest Restoration
• Retention Basins and Natural Drainages
Maintenance & Succession Planning
Maintaining existing spaces with sensitivity to their character and lifecycle. Careful interventions that respect what exists while creating room for healthy new growth.
• Personalized Management and Maintenance Guides
• Seasonal Pruning
• Invasive Species Management Plan
• Irrigation Repair and Maintenance
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Understanding your vision, site analysis, and establishing project goals.
Design
Concept development, material exploration, and detailed design refinement.
Documentation
Realization
Technical drawings, planning applications, and construction details.
Construction oversight, quality control, and project completion.
Discovery
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The Process
Featured Work
Northwest Wabi-Sabi
An urban sensory garden in Eugene, Oregon
Ginny Acres
Stormwater drainage basin at rural farm in Southwest Washington.
Let's create something connective
Whether you're envisioning a new garden, reimagining a entryway, or transforming an existing space, I'd love to hear about your project.
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Based in Willamette Valley, Oregon
Ystävät Design Studio
Independent landscape designer creating thoughtful spaces that connect people, wildlife and plants.
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