Category: Landscaping Tips

Best Fall Landscape Projects

August 01, 2022

August just might be our favorite summer month here in the Pacific Northwest. The weather is generally perfect for outdoor recreation and backyard entertaining. The tantalizing smell of backyard barbeques wafts along the summer breeze. Gardens are in full swing bursting with a riot of blooms and colors. And hammocks are especially inviting for lazy afternoon naps. (more…)

Top Tips for A Water-Wise Landscape

August 02, 2021

Here in the Willamette Valley, we are blessed with streams, rivers, and lakes aplenty and water is seemingly everywhere. Yet in spite of all this water and our rain-soaked reputation, summers in the Pacific Northwest can be on the dry side. In times of drought—like the drought we are currently in—water conservation becomes a real concern. (more…)

The New Home Yard Makeover: From What Now? to Oh Wow!

March 01, 2021

March blog So, you’ve moved into your new home and chances are, the yard is in need of a little TLC and quite possibly a makeover. Do you know where to start? Or maybe the better question to ask is, do you know what you want your new yard to look like? (more…)

Winter Maintenance Tips to do Now

February 03, 2021

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Light Up Your Nightscape with Smart Outdoor Lighting

November 03, 2020

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Are your dreams bigger than your yard? 10 tips to maximize your space.

October 08, 2020

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What happened to my lawn? Brown Patches – Common causes and what to do about them.

September 04, 2020

The dreaded brown patch. No lawn is immune. From lawns receiving minimal care to those that are perfectly tended by their owners, patches of dead or dying grass can appear seemingly overnight. Why? What causes these brown spots?  (more…)

From Blank Slate to Beautiful Landscape

August 10, 2020

Every artist loves a blank canvas. Well, the same holds true for landscape designers. An empty piece of land holds so many possibilities – no matter the size. We understand, though if the possibilities and bringing them to life seem a little overwhelming. But turning your dreamscape into reality is not as difficult as you might think. The secret is knowing where to start and how to start and doing things in the right order. And all of this just takes a bit of planning! (more…)

The Best Grass for a Luscious Northwest Lawn

July 01, 2020

Lawns are as ubiquitous to the suburban landscape as driveways and sidewalks. Whether you are strolling through one of many historic Portland neighborhoods or a new suburban development, the single common element you are likely to see most often is a lawn. It is no wonder lawn maintenance is one of our most popular services. Because we service a lot of lawns, we thought we would share some practical knowledge about our top picks for grass varieties that thrive best in our Pacific Northwest climate. (more…)

Backyard Retreats and Private Oases

June 02, 2020

Relaxing in a hammock swaying in a summer breeze. Lounging on the patio listening to tiki rhythms or soft jazz. Enjoying the sounds of a bubbling waterfall. Sharing a romantic evening outdoors by the fire. Ah, wouldn’t it be nice to get away? Of course it would! But since most of us can’t just flit off to an island or mountain retreat on a whim, how about bringing the resort feeling home instead? (more…)
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