by Carol | Sep 6, 2017 | Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Parking Strips, Plants I Recommend, Shade Plants, Tree Selection
Native Plants for Drought Tolerant City Landscaping People dream of a landscape that will need no watering. Sometimes because they think it will be less work but more likely these days they recognize that water or the lack of it is an environmental problem that will...
by Carol | Aug 9, 2017 | Dog and Cat Friendly Gardens, Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No lawn back yard, Shade Garden Tips, Synthetic Lawn and Dogs
Dog joy – Shady city backyards with dogs Is your shady city backyard with dogs a mud pit? This blog is dedicated to dog joy. It’s time to stop getting mad at your dog for bringing mud and dirt into your house. They can tell we are mad even if we try to hide it. ...
by Carol | Jul 26, 2017 | Dramatic Flowers, Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Parking Strips, Plants I Recommend, Summer Garden Tips
Coreopsis colorful easy low-water plantings As a Portland landscape designer I use Coreopsis verticillata and its’ cultivars because it’s a perfect colorful, low maintenance plant for modern landscape designs, bee friendly gardens, cottage gardens,...
by Carol | Jul 12, 2017 | Designers Journal, Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, New Improved Plants, Plants I Recommend
Low Maintenance Grass for Your Landscape Design Designers love to use ornamental grasses to add structure and seasonal interest. They have instant appeal and we designers are suckers for plants that soften pathways and make a dramatic statement. They are a staple in...
by Carol | Jun 28, 2017 | Design Basics, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No Lawn Front Yards
Boulders create opportunity in Portland landscape designs. As a Portland landscape designer I love boulders. They are so versatile and especially helpful with complex small urban properties. New construction properties in the city are always on difficult lots now...
by Carol | Jun 14, 2017 | Dog and Cat Friendly Gardens, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Synthetic Lawn and Dogs
4 Drought-Resistant Landscaping Ideas for Increasing Your Property’s Eye Appeal In recent years, droughts have made it harder to maintain your property’s landscaping, especially with water restrictions that make it almost impossible to maintain lush,...
