by Landscape Design in a Day | Mar 19, 2025 | Backyard Office or Studio, Before and Afters, Garden Tips, Native Plants, Privacy
Integrating Pacific Northwest Native Plants Into A Dream Garden Design Native plants (including Vine Maple trees ) accompany the pedestrian access path for the in fill homes behind Leslies home. (Read parts one and two of this series.) Part 3 of Leslie’s Dream Garden...
by Carol | Jan 28, 2025 | Before and Afters, Garden Tips, No Lawn Front Yards
Spruce Up Your Yard for Curb Appeal: Expert Tips from a Landscape Designer Are you planning to downsize in the next few years? You might be ready for a simpler life, but before you sell your house, giving your yard a touch-up—or a full redesign!—could make a...
by Landscape Design in a Day | Sep 24, 2024 | Backyard Office or Studio, Before and Afters, Garden Tips, Tree Selection
Including Existing Trees & Plants In Eliot Neighborhood Front Yard Landscaping When revamping a landscape I like to start with the existing trees. The tiny front yard of the Eliot Neighborhood property features two prominent trees: a young Dogwood, approximately...
by Carol | Aug 28, 2024 | Backyard Office or Studio, Before and Afters, Deck Design, Design Basics, Garden Tips, Parking Strips, Privacy, Tree Selection
A Garden Full of Joy in Portland Starts with Planning & Hardscaping I always love designing for small city backyards. Then there’s something incredibly rewarding about working with a repeat client—especially one like Leslie, whose vision challenges me to...
by Landscape Design in a Day | Jul 26, 2024 | Backyard Office or Studio, Before and Afters, Garden Tips, No lawn back yard, Privacy, Water features
New Backyard Combines Function & Beauty in NE Portland The custom design process of my NE Portland clients’ backyard checked off a lot of their wish list. I was also able to incorporate existing plantings into the new design. Let’s look at a few...
by Carol | Jul 11, 2024 | Backyard Office or Studio, Before and Afters, Garden Tips, No lawn back yard, Outdoor Living, Privacy, Water features
A NE Portland Backyard Makeover Design Studio garden for entertaining in spring NE Portland in its first year. In the background a new Italian oak tree was planted for shade and privacy. Quercus frainetto – Forest Green Oak Transforming Dreams into...
