by Carol | Jun 26, 2025 | Before and Afters, Deck Design, Design Basics, Gardening Green, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No lawn back yard, Outdoor Living, Privacy
Why Experience Matters in Backyard Landscape Design I was pleased to share the before photos of this Portland backyard garden retreat with you earlier this year in this blog post. Today, I’m thrilled to reveal some after photos—and tell a few stories along the way...
by Landscape Design in a Day | Nov 10, 2024 | Design Basics, Drought Tolerant Garden, Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Native Plants, Plants I Recommend
Switch Grass is a Native, Low Maintenance Addition to Your Portland Garden Design Switch Grass: Colorful grass blades with drought tolerance too Switch grass is a native American grass that offers dramatic color and form, making it a standout in any garden:...
by Carol | Nov 2, 2024 | Design Basics, Drought Tolerant Garden, Garden Tips, Landscape Styles, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No Lawn Front Yards, Plants I Recommend
Creating Stunning Landscapes with Ornamental Grasses: Expert Tips from a Landscape Designer As a landscape designer, one of my favorite elements to incorporate into a garden is ornamental grasses. Not only do they provide year-round interest, but they are also...
by Landscape Design in a Day | Oct 25, 2024 | Design Basics, Drought Tolerant Garden, Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Plants I Recommend
Low Maintenance Fountain Grass: The Steady Eddie of Ornamental Grasses In Your Portland Garden Design Fountain Grasses: Versatile, Vibrant and Low Water Fountain grasses are popular for a reason – their graceful, often arching foliage and feathery plumes add movement...
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 Carol | Mar 18, 2024 | Before and Afters, Design Basics, Landscape Styles, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Outdoor Living, Privacy
Combining Hardscape Design With An Irvington Neighborhood Custom Landscape One Level Landscape Makes the Most Powerful Change All of these adjustments worked seamlessly, creating a relaxed and comfortable all weather environment for our clients. I think creating a...
