Tag: portland landscaping
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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September 03, 2013
When it comes to fall landscaping, Portland residents have to pay particular attention to their irrigation systems and watering habits. Even though the Portland area doesn’t get much snow, fall is the perfect time to winterize your landscape, including your irrigation system, so you don’t end up with burst pipes and costly leaks.
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August 23, 2013
For many Americans, a lush lawn is a must-have for their dream homes. And considering the history of the common lawn, it’s easy to see why. The first lawns were status symbols—signs of power that cropped up at Louis the Sixteenth’s gardens at Versailles. The European trend of creating lawn “pleasure grounds” soon crossed the Atlantic; landed aristocrats including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had English-style lawns at their American abodes. However, when it comes to Portland, Oregon landscaping, a lawn may just be a small, well-tended area surrounded by native plants and creative landscaping.
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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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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.
(more…)
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.
(more…)
For many Americans, a lush lawn is a must-have for their dream homes. And considering the history of the common lawn, it’s easy to see why. The first lawns were status symbols—signs of power that cropped up at Louis the Sixteenth’s gardens at Versailles. The European trend of creating lawn “pleasure grounds” soon crossed the Atlantic; landed aristocrats including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had English-style lawns at their American abodes. However, when it comes to Portland, Oregon landscaping, a lawn may just be a small, well-tended area surrounded by native plants and creative landscaping.
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