Discount on plants through April
Posted on May 28, 2015
5% off plants, upon signing a planting plan and/or design contract by April 30th. This discount includes all 2-gallon or smaller plants purchased upon approval of planting plan/design.
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Discount on hardscaping material through April
Posted on May 28, 2015
5% off all materials for residential hardscaping projects with decomposed granite, brick, and/or slate for projects booked by April 30th. Design and consultation are not included.
Spring design special through May 30th
Posted on May 28, 2015
10% off design fee if booked by May 30th. This includes initial consultation with architect, 2D plans drafted in AutoCAD, your recommended plant list, and any written recommendations, and/or photographs, depicting your landscape design.
Argyle Park Topiary Garden (Public Demonstration)
Posted on April 23, 2015
Argyle Park, near the Portland Zoo, hosts a 5-acre topiary garden, complete with turtle pond, that was built with funds provided by the state lottery. The garden is pet-friendly, and people can often be spotted walking their dogs amongst the spiral, oval, and animal-shaped trees.
Controlling weeds without chemicals
Posted on April 17, 2015
April rains bring more than May blooms. They also bring weeds, weeds, and more weeds that quickly destroy the look of that perfectly planned garden. However, don’t immediately reach for chemical-based weed killers. Today’s fabric and plastic weed barriers do an excellent job of keeping weeds at bay until a desired groundcover is established. Once […]
Landscaping tip: Three great flowering trees for Portland gardens
Posted on April 17, 2015
A spring stroll through nearly every neighborhood in Portland will reveal an interesting commonality. Portlanders love their flowering trees. However, not all flowering trees are created equal, and some are just more suited to the local environment than others. Our three favorites, which are also included on the City of Portland’s recommended plant and tree […]
Rock Garden (Private Residence)
Posted on March 23, 2015
An eco-conscious family wished to convert their landscape to a water-saving rock garden, with succulents and other low-water plants. This can be tricky in a rainy climate like Portland, but with the appropriate gravel-based soil and subsurface drains, the resulting landscape is thriving in the Oregon climate.
John B. Good Japanese Garden (Public Demonstration)
Posted on March 23, 2015
The John B. Good Japanese Garden was built on a 7-acre parcel that was donated by the project’s namesake, the late philanthropist, and gardening enthusiast, John B. Good. The demonstration is available for access by the public seven days a week, 365 days a year, from 7 AM to 7 PM. It’s located at 5010 […]
Copper, not pesticides for snail control
Posted on March 17, 2015
While snails can be perplexing garden pests, there’s no reason to fight back with toxic chemicals. Copper is a very effective and safe snail repellant. The snail’s slime secretions react with the copper to provide a mild electric sensation that snails instinctively avoid. Simply add bands of copper wiring or copper tape at the base […]
Landscaping tip: Five must-have plants for a cottage garden
Posted on March 17, 2015
The English-inspired cottage garden is a wonderful way to create a loose, flowing, eclectic landscape that attracts lots of wildlife, especially various bird and beneficial insect species. While this type of landscape screams variety, there are five plants that are especially desirable in the cottage garden. Coralbells are tiny pink, red, or white flowers that […]