Tag: portland landscaping
May 30, 2014
For years, HOAs have chosen Landscape East & West as their Portland landscape maintenance partner. We pride ourselves on making HOA boards and community members happy through reliable and courteous service. Not only can HOAs rely on us for stellar service, they can also rely on us for proactive landscaping. We always have your landscape’s health in mind and are able to identify and address any issues before they become problematic. We think ahead and plan our maintenance to best serve your landscaping design. We invite you to learn more about our
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May 27, 2014
Landscaping tends to be one of the largest line items in an HOA budget. As such, HOA boards are eager to find ways to save money on landscape maintenance. Selecting the right Portland landscaper is key in this quest. Choose a lackluster vendor and you could end up spending more money in the long term.
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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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April 10, 2014
Dogs and lush gardening—many homeowners assume they’re mutually exclusive. You can’t have both, the thinking goes, because a dog will just tear up any landscaping you might add. Well, we’re here to tell you that you CAN have it all—a beautiful garden and a happy pooch! In today’s blog we’re taking a look at the yard from a canine perspective. Read on for our top tips for Portland, Oregon landscaping enthusiasts who also happen to be dog lovers.
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March 26, 2014
Every locale presents its own unique challenges for gardeners. When landscaping Portland, Oregon, many would-be gardeners are confronted with sloped lots. The Portland area features plenty of ravines, bluffs, creeks, hills, and excavations, adding visual interest—and landscaping challenges. Here are a handful of the obstacles associated with uneven property.
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March 18, 2014
When it comes to Portland landscaping, retaining walls help create more useable space, even out a sloped yard, prevent the erosion of soil and much more. Our award-winning landscaping experts design and build custom retaining walls that are built to last and complement the beauty of our clients’ homes. The photos below show a range of retaining wall styles and materials choices.
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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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February 17, 2014
When it comes to Portland landscaping maintenance, tree pruning plays a large role in the health and longevity of a landscaping design. In this post we share tree pruning before and after photos of some common Portland-area trees.
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February 12, 2014
Pruning is a science and an art. Proper pruning requires an understanding of plant biology, an appreciation for aesthetic beauty, and a sense of how pruning will allow more growth. In today’s blog, we’re taking a look at the when, why, and how of
pruning trees in the Portland area.
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January 02, 2014
Standing ground water, leaky basements, a perpetually soggy lawn—these are all signs that your property has drainage problems that demand attention. As Portland, Oregon landscapers with more than 30 years of experience
designing water management systems for our area, we’d like to warn you that drainage problems are one part of home management that should never be ignored. Water can cause real damage to your home and property. Don’t wait for an emergency to take care of your drainage situation. This post discusses different soil drainage solutions that are widely used in Portland. We provide examples of different drainage solutions, and offer some tips for best practices as well.
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Landscaping tends to be one of the largest line items in an HOA budget. As such, HOA boards are eager to find ways to save money on landscape maintenance. Selecting the right Portland landscaper is key in this quest. Choose a lackluster vendor and you could end up spending more money in the long term.
(more…)
Every locale presents its own unique challenges for gardeners. When landscaping Portland, Oregon, many would-be gardeners are confronted with sloped lots. The Portland area features plenty of ravines, bluffs, creeks, hills, and excavations, adding visual interest—and landscaping challenges. Here are a handful of the obstacles associated with uneven property.
(more…)
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.
(more…)
Pruning is a science and an art. Proper pruning requires an understanding of plant biology, an appreciation for aesthetic beauty, and a sense of how pruning will allow more growth. In today’s blog, we’re taking a look at the when, why, and how of pruning trees in the Portland area.
(more…)
Standing ground water, leaky basements, a perpetually soggy lawn—these are all signs that your property has drainage problems that demand attention. As Portland, Oregon landscapers with more than 30 years of experience designing water management systems for our area, we’d like to warn you that drainage problems are one part of home management that should never be ignored. Water can cause real damage to your home and property. Don’t wait for an emergency to take care of your drainage situation. This post discusses different soil drainage solutions that are widely used in Portland. We provide examples of different drainage solutions, and offer some tips for best practices as well. (more…)
