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.
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.
Artificial grass is becoming more popular both indoors and outdoors because of its attractiveness, durability, practicality, and ease of maintenance.
Harmony Design Northwest has won their 9th annual Best of Houzz Award for Customer Service. Slightly more than 3% of Houzz’s 2.7 million active home professionals win Best of Houzz awards each year.
Modern house architecture features a repetition of minimal shapes that form dynamic exteriors. A combination of expansive hardscaped areas and mostly evergreen plants will provide the foundation for a distinctive landscape design for a modern house.
When thinking about designing a landscape for an American Foursquare style home it’s important to consider the architectural characteristics that make these tried-and-true homes so recognizable. In the pictured landscapes shrubs of different heights and small accent trees frame the foundation of these foursquare homes.
Read the article in Oregon Home Magazine to see one of our pet friendly designs and get dog friendly landscape tips!
When thinking about designing a landscape for a mid-century modern or ranch style house it’s important to consider the architectural characteristics that make these homes aesthetically classic. Take note of the asymmetrical geometric planes, simple flat roof lines, and how the large glass panel windows offer natural light and a connection with the outdoors.