Retirement brings more time to enjoy your outdoor spaces—and for many homeowners who plan to age in place, that means making thoughtful updates for safety, accessibility, and easy maintenance. At Harmony Design Northwest, we believe your landscape should reflect the lifestyle you want to embrace when you retire
If you live in Portland, OR, you’ve likely noticed a growing trend: landscapes that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible. A hybrid landscape—the integration of Pacific Northwest native plants with carefully chosen ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennials—offers the best of both worlds.
Thinking about revamping your landscape? Find out whether DIY or hiring a landscape designer is the right choice for your project. We break down the pros and cons to help you make the best decision for your outdoor space.
Harmony Design Northwest wins the Best of Houzz 2025 award for Design and Customer Service, marking our 12th consecutive win! Our commitment to exceptional client service continues to set us apart, helping homeowners bring their outdoor visions to life with confidence. Explore our award-winning landscape designs on Houzz and see why our clients trust us for personalized, high-quality outdoor transformations.
Fire-smart landscaping for your home can help protect you and your property. Planning ahead is the key to staying safe and protecting your property. Here’s our fire-resistant landscaping tips and resources.
We’re honored to receive the Best of Houzz 2024 award for Customer Service, marking our 11th consecutive win! This prestigious recognition is awarded to just over 2% of the 3+ million professionals on Houzz®, the leading platform for home design and remodeling. Our commitment to exceptional client service continues to set us apart, helping homeowners bring their outdoor visions to life with confidence. Explore our award-winning landscape designs on Houzz and see why our clients trust us for personalized, high-quality outdoor transformations.
March (Spring) is the PERFECT time to start a fresh garden project so to spark your landscape excitement we’re sharing our Top 5 Spring Blooming Shrubs.
We’re excited to announce our 2023 Blog Series: Top 5 Performing Plant Lists for the Pacific Northwest Each month we’ll feature five of our favorite trees, plants, vines, perennials and grasses.
We’re in the fall edition of Willamette Week’s home magazine, Nester for our dog friendly landscape design. Find us on page 54 in the “Get it Done: Local Solutions Guide for Everyday Projects” section.
It’s fire season again and we’d like to share this Wildfire Safety Guide, a complete resource for how to strengthen your home against wildfire. Just as for any natural disaster, planning ahead is the key to staying safe and protecting your property. Read on to learn how to protect your home with Fire Smart Landscaping.