Feb 8, 2025

You are a great teacher, Diane
Mark Stoppel

 

Jan 13, 2025

Diane, things are looking so much better on Vashon thanks to you! Can’t thank you enough!

Donna Bellew

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December 1, 2024

Thanks so much, Diane!  I am very pleased with our work and have loved the journey. Can't wait to see spring unfold. Would love to have you stop by to see it. :)

 

Thanks for sharing your knowledge so freely (and patiently!) I feel like I have tools to continue to address the nuances of our property - thank you! Susan R.

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January 9, 2024

" I want to thank you again for the work you did [on the slope]; I know it’s not easy and we are very impressed by it and your understanding of the problem and ability to come up with solutions. "

James Ianelli

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December, 2023

"Thanks for the great job on the fruit trees! And all the rest of the help getting my property fixed up for sale."

David McLean

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December, 2023

 "The pruning you did makes a big difference. I appreciate your aesthetics as well as your expertise with plants."

Kimberly Jenkins

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July 13, 2023

"I am so happy with the planting!  I'm keeping them watered and spraying with deer repellant (they showed up almost right away, those crafty creatures, but haven't eaten anything yet).   I so appreciate your design and planting expertise, and your prices for the plants are very reasonable.  Thank you!!!!"

Bill Wayburn.  

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June, 2023

We've done a complete rehab on this house in six weeks I didn't think it was possible a big part of this is your diligence. THANK YOU!!

Bob Hughes. Click Here for the before and after photos.

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Tim Hulley, on the Tree of Life Website: 2023

Special thanks go to Duane Didricksen and his crew (Ty, TJ, Caz, and Todd) for committing to this project and bringing it home with integrity and fine workmanship. We couldn’t have done it without you all! And Natalie Kosovac, thank you for the congruent signage that lends extra professionalism to the building. Also we are grateful for Diane Emerson’s skillful work on the gorgeous landscaping, which brings beauty to the whole neighborhood. Thank you to Susan Frith, who brought architectural stability to the project, and Darby DuComb, whose legal expertise helped us navigate the seas of permitting. And of course, an extra special thanks goes to Morgan Schaengold, the best wife and co-business owner I could ever ask for.

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May 22, 2023: ps: I meant to let you know again just how beautiful the beds at Tree of Life are. I’ve had 3 separate people approach me to compliment them and I agree with every one of those compliments.  Morgan Schaengold

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Spring, 2023

"Diane, Thank you for this great information and for the wonderful work, the trees look great. "  Michele

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March, 2023

Thank you again for bringing out the beauty of our Japanese maple…pleasure to work with you.  

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February, 2023

Everything looks fantastic!  I am really excited about the Eucryphia trees on the north side and the California Wax Myrtle.  You thinned them out and brought them down.  It really opened up the view from my desk in the back bedroom.  I also love love love seeing the tree bark on the Arbutus by the front door.  Thank you so much!  Tammy Dye

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June 7 2022

Thank you for your extraordinary work yesterday. It’s a delight to get to know you and you’ve already transformed my yard.  Kimberly Jenkins

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​May, 2022 on Vashon for All

From Shango Los, https://www.shangolos.com/ 

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