by Carol | Dec 14, 2021 | Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Plants I Recommend, Shade Plants
Planting Under Mature Trees in Portland Landscapes A designer pal of mine asked for some help with selecting plants to grow under large mature trees. Here is what I have learned over many years. Also a thank you to Bruce Hegna (Nature Nurture Landscape Design) for...
by Alana Chau | Nov 19, 2021 | Before and Afters, Customer Testimonials, Dramatic Flowers, Garden Tips, Plants I Recommend, Water features
Instant Gratification for Cottage-Style Front Garden Design Marian recently moved into her Southeast Portland home and knew how much love and care the previous owner took in the garden. The backyard is beautiful and oversized for the neighborhood but the front yard...
by Alana Chau | Aug 28, 2021 | Before and Afters, Gardening Green, Plants I Recommend, Water features
Native Garden Design Gardening for Birds Gardening for Birds Alan and Paula’s home backs to a wildlife haven, a park managed by the city. Before Landscape Design in a Day, they set up many bird feeders and thoroughly enjoyed watching the various species visit. ...
by Alana Chau | May 19, 2021 | Dramatic Flowers, Garden Tips, Plants I Recommend
Gardening for Birds Makes Year-Round Entertainment 12 Portland Plants to feed Hummingbirds Did you know Hummingbirds stay in Portland over the winter? You can attract these beautiful creatures to your yard, and provide much needed nectar, with a variety of plants....
by Carol | Apr 13, 2021 | Design Basics, Garden Tips, New Improved Plants, No lawn back yard, Plants I Recommend
Privacy Designs for Small City Landscapes I like to use clumping bamboo for my small city properties to achieve privacy and to screen out unattractive views. Here are 3 small city landscapes that make good use of clumping bamboo. Private Entry Garden in Busy...
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...
