by Carol | May 3, 2017 | Before and Afters, Customer Testimonials, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No lawn back yard, Plants I Recommend, Shade Plants, Tree Selection
Modern Low Maintenance Landscape Design My new client Emily contacted me with two problems. One – she needed a landscape design for her new home that would be pleasing and fit her space and her style. She wanted to enjoy being outdoors in her small backyard in...
by Carol | Apr 19, 2017 | Before and Afters, Customer Testimonials, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Shade Plants
Willamette Heights Hillside Landscape Design Portland, Oregon Hillside Residential Garden Design The Willamette Heights neighborhood of NW Portland is special for many reasons. The architecture of the grand old houses, views of the city, Mount Hood and that it is...
by Carol | Apr 5, 2017 | Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Plants I Recommend, Seasonal Event
Designers Garden Tour Save the Date: June 17, 2017 Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm This is my favorite event of the year. It’s not a typical garden tour where the focus is only on attractive plant material. Each landscape from the paths to patios, plant...
by Carol | Mar 22, 2017 | Designers Journal, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, New Improved Plants, Plants I Recommend, Shade Garden Tips, Shade Plants
Ferns for Portland Landscape Designers I’ve been following Judith Jones and her career as a fern expert extraordinary before social media existed. She’s been my fern guru for 20 years and I’ve tried to catch her lectures when she comes to Portland at Joy Creek...
by Carol | Dec 28, 2016 | Before and Afters, Customer Testimonials, Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Plants I Recommend, Rain Garden
Front Yard Thrives With Low Maintenance Rain Garden Cindy and Chris were house shopping in Eastmoreland Portland, Oregon. Chris found the house and brought Cindy to take a look. The curb appeal was so bad she gave it the thumbs down and would not even go in the...
by Carol | Nov 16, 2016 | Before and Afters, Dramatic Flowers, Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Plants I Recommend
Cape Fuchsia, Phygelius, is a colorful, low maintenance long blooming summer flower for the Pacific Northwest. I use it in landscape designs for clients who love color and watching hummingbirds. It’s a personal favorite of mine and rates at least 2 blogs. Cape...
