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 | 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 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 | Mar 8, 2017 | Easy Edibles, Garden Tips, Gardening Green, Plants I Recommend, Spring Gardening
An Edible Portland Garden I’m trying some new things to improve my early spring garden this year. Early Spring Garden Overall I’m happy with my edibles garden experience but I miss out on the early spring garden because I don’t get my plants into...
