Category: Landscape Design
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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December 18, 2012
Water is the most calming element. Humans naturally delight in the endless sounds and sights of water. If you’re looking to add interest to your outdoor area – or if you’re looking to mask unwanted sound, such as that of the traffic on a busy street – there’s no better approach than adding
water features. Portland garden lovers can create a beautiful water feature that blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape by following these tips:
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November 20, 2012
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to give thanks for what inspires and sustains us. Here at Landscape East & West, we’re feeling grateful for the increasing popularity of
sustainable landscape maintenance and design.
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August 16, 2012
An outdoor kitchen is an increasingly popular way to transform your backyard landscape into an awe-inspiring place for entertaining friends and family. We recently transformed a
Lake Oswego patio into a natural stone outdoor kitchen against a lush backdrop of Douglas firs in a natural stream corridor. The crowning jewel: a wood-burning pizza oven built with San Francisco Cobblefield stonework.
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July 24, 2012
A landscape maintenance service is one of the simplest ways to maintain a beautiful yard throughout the year. In addition to residential services, we also offer HOA and commercial maintenance throughout the Portland metro area as part of our custom Hillsboro landscaping services. If you’re looking into
hiring a landscape maintenance service for your own property, this is what you can expect from Landscape East & West:
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May 14, 2012
Building a retaining wall can be a creative way to add functional space to your landscape or outdoor living area. A retaining wall design can also be a solution to a tricky or hard-to-deal-with yard – especially if your yard has grading issues. A sloped yard can be hard to maintain, and it’s poorly suited for entertaining, socializing and relaxing.
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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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