Category: Outdoor Features
October 19, 2015
As Portland’s winter rains settle in, it’s the perfect time to think about improvements for next year. This is especially true for those dreaming of
outdoor living area renovations. Every year, we receive springtime calls for patio updates and other hardscaping projects. Unfortunately, by then we are already booked solid for the season! That’s why we’re encouraging you to plan ahead. Fall and winter are ideal seasons for getting your next big outdoor project started with careful planning. In this post we walk you through planning steps for outdoor hardscaping projects.
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September 30, 2015
Today we’re featuring one of our recent Hillsboro landscaping efforts. Our clients required elegance as well as functionality for their new landscaping, as they were preparing to host their grandchild´s wedding. Their goal was to convert their own space into a graceful, serviceable location for the big event. Fortunately, our clients had the foresight to contact our team early in order to complete their project early. In fact, we finished it a full year before the wedding.
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April 22, 2015
The rainy days in the Pacific Northwest are negligible when you take into account the beautiful spring, summer and fall weather that our area enjoys. As much as our clients in southwest Portland loved being outside, their old patio made it difficult to enjoy their outdoor living space during inclement weather. In summer 2014, Our Portland landscaping company transformed our clients’ patio and deck into a seamless all-weather outdoor living space.
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November 21, 2014
Considering an outdoor fireplace or fire pit in your Portland landscaping design? Our experts are here to help! There is so much to consider with both elements, like the space you have, the budget, material choices and the type of entertaining you’ll want to do. You might want to read our blog post about how to determine
which outdoor element would work best for you, written by Nic Nelson, our Senior Landscape Design Sales Consultant.
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April 30, 2014
Portland residents love their pets and, with urban farming on the rise, it’s not unusual to see chickens, ducks, rabbits and goats in a neighbor’s yard. We wanted to share some pet-friendly Portland landscaping designs, so that you can see how pets and homeowners can live in harmony.
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March 13, 2014
Are you a Portland-area resident considering an outdoor kitchen for your next remodeling project? This Infographic offers tips from our expert Portland landscapers on what to consider for an ideal design. The indoor/outdoor living trend continues to grow, as does the demand for outdoor kitchens. We invite you to learn more about renovation trends, remodeling and outdoor kitchen costs.
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March 07, 2014
When it comes to Portland outdoor kitchen designs, Landscape East & West excels at making sure your custom kitchen exceeds your expectations and meets your budget. Our designers are experts when it comes to helping our clients determine the features they need in an outdoor kitchen, such as cooking surfaces and appliances. When it comes to architectural details and building materials, we work with our clients to choose those that are in harmony with their home and landscape.
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March 03, 2014
There’s no doubt that outdoor kitchens are increasingly in demand. Study after study shows that realtors and homebuilders see outdoor kitchens as one of the most requested features in a new home. No wonder—the recession left many homeowners looking for ways to expand their living spaces without upgrading to a new house (and a new mortgage).
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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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