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October 29, 2013
Here in the temperate Pacific Northwest, many homeowners dream of having an outdoor living space that they can enjoy all year round. Winter temperatures in this part of the country tend to stay above freezing, so it’s possible to enjoy a backyard oasis 365 days per year. Patios are a popular way to create an outdoor living space.
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September 24, 2013
When adding a pergola to your Portland landscape, there are a couple of important questions to ask yourself: 1) What is my budget and 2) How do I want to use this pergola? Landscape East & West is adept at designing and constructing pergolas to perfectly fit your budget and needs. Whether you want to create a cozy gathering place, a private retreat, a shady sanctuary, or a landscaping focal point, we can create the pergola of your dreams. As a full-service Portland landscaping company, we can manage every step of the building process, from sourcing materials to adding electrical bells and whistles, such as built-in electrical outlets.
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September 03, 2013
When it comes to fall landscaping, Portland residents have to pay particular attention to their irrigation systems and watering habits. Even though the Portland area doesn’t get much snow, fall is the perfect time to winterize your landscape, including your irrigation system, so you don’t end up with burst pipes and costly leaks.
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August 23, 2013
For many Americans, a lush lawn is a must-have for their dream homes. And considering the history of the common lawn, it’s easy to see why. The first lawns were status symbols—signs of power that cropped up at Louis the Sixteenth’s gardens at Versailles. The European trend of creating lawn “pleasure grounds” soon crossed the Atlantic; landed aristocrats including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had English-style lawns at their American abodes. However, when it comes to Portland, Oregon landscaping, a lawn may just be a small, well-tended area surrounded by native plants and creative landscaping.
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July 01, 2013
When it comes to beautiful landscaping, Portland, Oregon gardeners know a thing or two about how to keep their yards and gardens vibrant with color and blossoming with native plants. This infographic explores another area in which resident Portland landscaping experts have excelled – edible landscaping. Curious about what’s growing in our gardens, when to plant edibles, or just want some growing tips? Check out this infographic from Landscape East & West – it illuminates trends in landscaping, Portland, Oregon-style!
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June 21, 2013
Ideally, a driveway is functional and attractive – functional enough to use on a daily basis, and attractive enough to add curb appeal to your home. The driveway is one of the first things guests notice. Just as your front door welcomes visitors into your home, your driveway welcomes guests onto your property. And because your family will be interacting with it every day, it makes sense to choose an appealing design.
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May 09, 2013
Outdoor lighting may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think about landscape design. However, without proper landscape lighting you’ll only be able to enjoy the beauty of your yard during daylight hours – and here in the Pacific Northwest, those hours are mighty short in the winter months. The evening and night time garden has its own enchanting appeal that is completely lost without proper lighting. Landscape lighting beckons the viewer outdoors. But enhanced enjoyment is only the first of many benefits of lighting your garden.
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April 12, 2013
In places like Portland, proper water management is crucial. Otherwise, homeowners will suffer soggy, unusable yards and leaky basements. Our water management services offer several
landscaping for drainage solutions, including French drains.
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March 11, 2013
Outdoor covered structures such as pergolas create cozy, functional, year-round spaces that extend a homes’ living space into their gardens. Because covered patios and decks have become a sought-after element among homebuyers, homes with covered structures tend to earn a higher resale price. In a sense, a
wood pergola or other covered structure adds functional square footage to the home. After adding a covered outdoor structure, many homeowners find they enjoy the outdoors more frequently throughout the year. And in our drizzly Pacific Northwest climate, being able to enjoy the outdoors for more of the year is a huge plus.
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February 26, 2013
Paver patios are some of the most popular landscaping materials, and for good reason. From years of experience managing Pacific Northwest
paver patio installation projects, I can tell you that Portland homeowners love the versatility and beauty of paver patio stones. The fact that some pavers are permeable also appeals to the tree hugger in many Portlanders. (Hardscaping that allows water to permeate improves the health of local watersheds.) A well-done paver patio project results in a low-maintenance, beautiful space for family enjoyment.
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Here in the temperate Pacific Northwest, many homeowners dream of having an outdoor living space that they can enjoy all year round. Winter temperatures in this part of the country tend to stay above freezing, so it’s possible to enjoy a backyard oasis 365 days per year. Patios are a popular way to create an outdoor living space.
(more…)
When adding a pergola to your Portland landscape, there are a couple of important questions to ask yourself: 1) What is my budget and 2) How do I want to use this pergola? Landscape East & West is adept at designing and constructing pergolas to perfectly fit your budget and needs. Whether you want to create a cozy gathering place, a private retreat, a shady sanctuary, or a landscaping focal point, we can create the pergola of your dreams. As a full-service Portland landscaping company, we can manage every step of the building process, from sourcing materials to adding electrical bells and whistles, such as built-in electrical outlets.
(more…)
For many Americans, a lush lawn is a must-have for their dream homes. And considering the history of the common lawn, it’s easy to see why. The first lawns were status symbols—signs of power that cropped up at Louis the Sixteenth’s gardens at Versailles. The European trend of creating lawn “pleasure grounds” soon crossed the Atlantic; landed aristocrats including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had English-style lawns at their American abodes. However, when it comes to Portland, Oregon landscaping, a lawn may just be a small, well-tended area surrounded by native plants and creative landscaping.
(more…)
Ideally, a driveway is functional and attractive – functional enough to use on a daily basis, and attractive enough to add curb appeal to your home. The driveway is one of the first things guests notice. Just as your front door welcomes visitors into your home, your driveway welcomes guests onto your property. And because your family will be interacting with it every day, it makes sense to choose an appealing design.
(more…)
Outdoor lighting may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think about landscape design. However, without proper landscape lighting you’ll only be able to enjoy the beauty of your yard during daylight hours – and here in the Pacific Northwest, those hours are mighty short in the winter months. The evening and night time garden has its own enchanting appeal that is completely lost without proper lighting. Landscape lighting beckons the viewer outdoors. But enhanced enjoyment is only the first of many benefits of lighting your garden.
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