by Carol | Apr 11, 2021 | Before and Afters, Design Basics, Landscape Styles, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No Lawn Front Yards
Curb Appeal Tips for North Portland Mid Century Modern Ranch Front Yards Here are three landscapes where we focused on the treatment of the front porch and steps, downspouts, railing, columns and brick planters of mid century ranch homes in Portland. Let’s make...
by Alana Chau | Apr 8, 2021 | Before and Afters, Customer Testimonials, Designers Journal, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples
Portland Affordable Landscaping Using Existing Plants Priscilla knew she would be doing a majority of the work herself, so the design needed to be within her abilities with affordable landscaping. She needed a designer who understood that. She selected Landscape...
by Alana Chau | Jan 21, 2021 | Before and Afters, Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No lawn back yard
Low Maintenance Garden Design for Backyard in Woodstock Neighborhood Client Wish List: Jill recently moved to Portland from an entirely different climate. She is a gardener and knows that a different climate means an entirely different set of plants, watering...
by Alana Chau | Aug 6, 2020 | Before and Afters, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No Lawn Front Yards, Rain Garden
Colorful Low Maintenance Landscape Update In St. Johns Clients Wish List Terry and Connie wanted a carefree front yard with nice curb appeal. After new construction finished next door, they felt motivated to update their mess of a front yard (their words, not mine!)....
by Carol | Jul 21, 2020 | Before and Afters, Customer Testimonials, Dog and Cat Friendly Gardens, Landscape Styles, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, New Improved Plants, Plants I Recommend, Tree Selection
How to Adapt When the Modern Landscape Design Changes My new clients are a family of six, four humans and two dogs. Their home near Portland’s Mt Tabor is three stories (2 plus a daylight basement) of mid century modern. It’s what I call a sleeper home. The...
by Carol | Jun 24, 2020 | Before and Afters, Deck Design, Landscape Styles, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No Lawn Front Yards, Synthetic Lawn and Dogs
Woodstock Mid Century Modern Landscape Design Remodel Starts with the Right Fence Mid century modern landscape in Woodstock neighborhood I got a phone call from Larry and Jan. I could tell we were a great match from the first phone call. This 1955 home sits on...
