by Carol | Mar 10, 2025 | Drought Tolerant Garden, Garden Tips, Gardening Green, New Improved Plants, Parking Strips, Plants I Recommend, Tree Selection
Designers test tree. This Olive tree stands the test of time. I drive by this tree often and have watched it handle 10 Portland winters. In summer it gets hot south sun with reflected heat from paving in NW Industrial area of Portland (NW Pettygrove). Why Olive...
by Landscape Design in a Day | Jul 2, 2024 | Accessory Dwelling Unit ADU, No lawn back yard, Outdoor Living, Tree Selection
Many Types of Portland ADUs Requires An Experienced Landscape Designer Finding a design/build contractor with an emphasis on design is necessary to learn what the potential of your property will yield. There may be multiple ways to site the structure. Exploring...
by Carol | Dec 30, 2022 | Before and Afters, Design Basics, No lawn back yard, Outdoor Living, Privacy
Quality Outdoor Living for Residential Portlanders As a landscape designer, I have seen firsthand the value that a back yard outdoor living room can bring to a family. These spaces can provide a place for relaxation, entertainment, and quality time spent together. ...
by Alana Chau | Jan 21, 2021 | Before and Afters, Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No lawn back yard
Low Maintenance Garden Design for Backyard in Woodstock Neighborhood Client Wish List: Jill recently moved to Portland from an entirely different climate. She is a gardener and knows that a different climate means an entirely different set of plants, watering...
by Carol | Feb 13, 2020 | Accessory Dwelling Unit ADU, Deck Design
Landscaping Your Custom Portland ADU Are you thinking about turning your home or property into an income producing situation with an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)? Is your ADU a long term investment or a way to add value to your home for re sale? These are some of the...
