See You at the 2019 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show!
Visit our 2019 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show Showcase Garden Feb. 21-24. We’re competing in the Excellence in Landscapes Competition!
Create Interest in the Winter Garden
It is every gardener’s dilemma…how to create a garden that will look great in winter. The trick is to think of your winter landscape in a whole new light. Rather than mourning the lost colors of summer, celebrate the wintry subtleties of shape, texture, form, and negative space.
Low Maintenance, Budget Friendly Landscaping & Gardening for Seniors
Having a lovely lawn and garden can make you feel better about your home and give you a nice place to relax. However, if you are a senior on a budget, you need some help to keep your yard looking its best without breaking the bank. Here are a few simple ways you can help your garden, your health, and your savings thrive.
How to Create a Welcoming Backyard Oasis
Homeowners are always looking for ways to make their backyards a calming retreat from the stress of everyday life. Here’s a few ideas for creating a welcoming backyard oasis that you’ll enjoy year round. It can be as easy as adding a bubbling water feature or a building a pergola on your patio.
Increase Your Home’s Value With Landscape Design
If you’re like homeowners around the country, then you’re probably always looking for ways to improve your home’s beauty while also adding to its resale value. While many homeowners choose to invest in roof replacements or kitchen remodels, investing in landscape design is one of the best ways to improve your home’s value while…
Shade Garden Secrets Revealed!
Here in the Portland and the Pacific Northwest, our normally temperate summers are becoming hotter and dryer, sparking not just wildfires but a growing need for more cooling shade in the urban landscape. Shade gardening is an art form all its own, but here’s few basic rules to help you create your own shady garden. For help in selecting small trees, see the Bonus Feature, “Top Ten Small Trees”.