There’s a big difference between a landscaper and the guy that shows up with a mower in the back of his pickup truck. Not to say that that guy doesn’t do a great job, but give serious thought to what you want out of your landscaper before hiring someone who is not a licensed landscape contractor. When speaking with a
A paver driveway is a beautiful way to improve the curb appeal of your home. They will add value and elegance to any home. Pavers are often chosen for their low-maintenance, but nowhere is that more valuable than in your driveway…often the first thing seen when approaching your house. While the upfront cost may be slightly higher, the money you save on
There are many options when it comes to designing an outdoor living space. A hardscaped paver patio is a beautiful, classic way to go. The hundreds of styles, shapes, colors and patterns offered by paver bricks allow for a countless number of patios that are completely and totally unique.While the upfront cost may be slightly higher, the money you save on
What good does a landscape do if you aren’t able to enjoy it round the clock? A well-designed landscape lighting plan can make sure that your landscape is in the spotlight when the sun goes down. In fact, some aspects of your landscape may even take on a special beauty at night. Landscape lighting also increases the safety of your
Competitor Sabotage Nature can enrich our wellbeing. Caught up in schedules we forget to add a significant amount of it in our lives. By enhancing our outdoor environment, we not only get to enjoy nature every time we look out our window, we can readily spend time in it. One would not think this landscape needed any enhancing – but
Nowhere is the use of landscaping services more popular than here in the North West. We are just as well known for our lush, green surroundings as we are for the rain that keeps it that way. Living in the Rose City means you’ve been entrusted with your personal slice of Portland Landscape. We take great pride in our natural
Garden Water Features are a must have for your landscape or garden space! Water Features provide a stimulating focal point to be viewed from many vantage points in and around your landscape. When planning your garden water feature there are three main viewing locations to be considered. 1. Viewing locations from inside your home. Often times when I meet with
Hiring an Irrigation Installer Portland With so many Irrigation Installers in the Portland area how can you be confident your choosing the right one? Here are some things to look for: 1. How many years has the company been in business? (Very Important!) 2. Does the company practice specific techniques to help conserve our communities water? 3. How long has the
Portland Paver Driveways, Patios and Walkways Portland Paver Driveways, Patios and Walkways. Make your home look more polished is by adding stone pavers to your driveway, patio or walkway. Since people coming to your house base their first impressions on these exterior areas, you can increase your curb appeal and in many cases your equity by adding Paver driveways, Paver
Portland Rock Retaining Walls Not only are Portland Rock Retaining walls a very functional part of the landscape, retaining walls are popping up outside homes around the Portland areas. With homes being built on hills for better views, it becomes necessary to add retaining walls. These create level lawns and patios. Also, it’s important to hold the earth back from