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March 09, 2012
An emerald expanse of turf: It’s a key ingredient in the American dream, along with a white picket fence and 2.5 kids. However, many Americans bemoan the
landscaping maintenance grass requires. From regular mowing to consistent application of fertilizer, the all-American ground cover is certainly high-maintenance. Michael Pollan has gone so far as to describe his time behind a Toro mower as “Sisyphean.” He also points out that grass receives more pesticide and herbicide per acre than any crop. Finally, our lawns hog precious water. With these turf disadvantages in mind, many people are looking for ways to remove lawn care from their landscape maintenance to-do lists.
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March 05, 2012
The Dalai Lama riffed on a popular adage when he advised, “Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.” As any Portland or
Beaverton landscaper will tell you, this principle definitely applies to landscape design. If you begin with sound design rules as your foundation, it will be easy to create a beautiful, universally appealing garden – even if you decide to break a few of those rules in favor of your own creative preferences. Below, we name three basic design doctrines that can help you design your ideal outdoor space.
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Yes, each spring including leap year we begin to
notice our lawns thinning and in some areas just down-right disappearing. This year I am predicting a higher than average infestation in the Portland area than last year. Oregon had a wet fall, mild winter and some-what mild early spring. As we begin to see the turf thinning we can also note how the desirable grass is damaged or eaten by these nocturnal feeding larva, and yet the undesirable grasses are left untouched and growing well.
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February 21, 2012
If your front yard is little more than a space to transverse when entering your home, you’re missing out. Your front yard is not only the first thing guests will notice when they approach your home – it’s also an important part of your property’s curb appeal. Below, we provide solutions to common front yard landscape design dilemmas.
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February 14, 2012
Now is the winter of our discontent – there’s a reason why The Bard chose the coldest season of the year for this famous line. Winter’s cold, dreary weather seems to turn the world’s palette to monochrome. Everything appears brown, gray, black and white as the cold season drags on. Yet your garden doesn’t have to be as drab as all of that. By implementing the ideas we’ve listed below, you’ll be able to
design landscape areas that will be colorful and attractive all winter long.
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February 08, 2012
From Honolulu to Hillsboro, landscaping is a beautiful way to boost property value and improve your quality of life. However, it takes commitment to make your
landscaping maintenance dreams come true. To ensure that the New Year will include a more beautiful, well-manicured yard, follow these resolutions:
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Come visit our landscape design experts at this year’s
Yard, Garden & Patio Show, February 17
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February 06, 2012
Are you hoping to
design landscape spaces that will scream “up to date!” in 2012? Look no further. Below, we’ve gathered the hottest trends in landscape design. Of course, some gardening trends never go out of style – roses will always be a popular choice in front of wide picture windows, and it seems Americans will always desire an expanse of green turf. However, other aspects of gardening fade in and out of popularity. From one
Lake Oswego landscaper to another, we recommend following the tips if you want your garden to really “pop” in the New Year:
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February 01, 2012
Pruning is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of
landscaping maintenance. Too often, homeowners simply lop off branches without thinking about how to best help the plant. A lazy or uninformed landscape maintenance service will often take a similar approach by “shaving” bushes with an electric clipper. While this approach certainly creates a uniform shape, it harms the plant by forcing growth at the tips. Over time, this approach causes stagnancy at the center of each plant, which can be fatal. Therefore, careful pruning can help minimize the amount you must spend on replacement plants.
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December 29, 2011
Commercial landscape maintenance for your homeowners association does more than just preserve property value by increasing curb appeal; a beautiful landscape also sets a positive first impression for residents and guests. Portland-area HOAs can successfully hire a professional landscape maintenance service by following a couple of steps:
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An emerald expanse of turf: It’s a key ingredient in the American dream, along with a white picket fence and 2.5 kids. However, many Americans bemoan the landscaping maintenance grass requires. From regular mowing to consistent application of fertilizer, the all-American ground cover is certainly high-maintenance. Michael Pollan has gone so far as to describe his time behind a Toro mower as “Sisyphean.” He also points out that grass receives more pesticide and herbicide per acre than any crop. Finally, our lawns hog precious water. With these turf disadvantages in mind, many people are looking for ways to remove lawn care from their landscape maintenance to-do lists.
(more…)
The Dalai Lama riffed on a popular adage when he advised, “Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.” As any Portland or Beaverton landscaper will tell you, this principle definitely applies to landscape design. If you begin with sound design rules as your foundation, it will be easy to create a beautiful, universally appealing garden – even if you decide to break a few of those rules in favor of your own creative preferences. Below, we name three basic design doctrines that can help you design your ideal outdoor space.
(more…)
Yes, each spring including leap year we begin to notice our lawns thinning and in some areas just down-right disappearing. This year I am predicting a higher than average infestation in the Portland area than last year. Oregon had a wet fall, mild winter and some-what mild early spring. As we begin to see the turf thinning we can also note how the desirable grass is damaged or eaten by these nocturnal feeding larva, and yet the undesirable grasses are left untouched and growing well.
(more…)
Pruning is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of landscaping maintenance. Too often, homeowners simply lop off branches without thinking about how to best help the plant. A lazy or uninformed landscape maintenance service will often take a similar approach by “shaving” bushes with an electric clipper. While this approach certainly creates a uniform shape, it harms the plant by forcing growth at the tips. Over time, this approach causes stagnancy at the center of each plant, which can be fatal. Therefore, careful pruning can help minimize the amount you must spend on replacement plants.
(more…)
Commercial landscape maintenance for your homeowners association does more than just preserve property value by increasing curb appeal; a beautiful landscape also sets a positive first impression for residents and guests. Portland-area HOAs can successfully hire a professional landscape maintenance service by following a couple of steps: (more…)
