When landscaping a Bungalow or Craftsman home it is important to consider the architectural characters that make these homes so warm and inviting. We’ll show you how to make your landscape as charming as your house.
Portland is known for its eclectic neighborhoods of Craftsman Bungalows, Tudors, Mid-Century Modern Ranches, Traditional Cape Cods, and Modern architectural styles to name a few. The right landscaping will add a burst of curb appeal that compliments your home’s architecture and makes your home look fantastic.
Practicing feng shui, an ancient art formalized thousands of years ago, is a necessity in your home – but what many people forget is that it can be tremendously beneficial to practice it outdoors, too.
We love our pets and our yards, but the two don’t always live in harmony. The key to a dog friendly yard is to combine functional space with beautiful landscaping both you and your dog will enjoy.
Visit our 2019 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show Showcase Garden Feb. 21-24. We’re competing in the Excellence in Landscapes Competition!
Visit our 2019 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show Showcase Garden Feb. 21-24. We’re competing in the Excellence in Landscapes Competition!
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.
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.
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…
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”.