by Landscape Design in a Day | Sep 12, 2025 | Before and Afters, No lawn back yard, Privacy
Tackling a Tricky Back Yard in North Portland-Corner Lots can be Extra Tough Every once in a while I meet a client who reminds me why I love designing landscapes. This client lives on a corner lot in North Portland (zip 97217), and while her house is full of...
by Carol | Sep 4, 2025 | Before and Afters, No lawn back yard, Privacy
Tackling a Tricky Back Yard in a North Portland-Corner Lot Can Be Extra Tough Every once in a while I meet a client who reminds me why I love designing landscapes. This client lives on a corner lot in North Portland (zip 97217), and while her house is full of...
by Carol | Jun 26, 2025 | Before and Afters, Deck Design, Design Basics, Gardening Green, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, No lawn back yard, Outdoor Living, Privacy
Why Experience Matters in Backyard Landscape Design I was pleased to share the before photos of this Portland backyard garden retreat with you earlier this year in this blog post. Today, I’m thrilled to reveal some after photos—and tell a few stories along the way...
by Landscape Design in a Day | Mar 19, 2025 | Backyard Office or Studio, Before and Afters, Garden Tips, Native Plants, Privacy
Integrating Pacific Northwest Native Plants Into A Dream Garden Design Native plants (including Vine Maple trees ) accompany the pedestrian access path for the in fill homes behind Leslies home. (Read parts one and two of this series.) Part 3 of Leslie’s Dream Garden...
by Carol | Aug 28, 2024 | Backyard Office or Studio, Before and Afters, Deck Design, Design Basics, Garden Tips, Parking Strips, Privacy, Tree Selection
A Garden Full of Joy in Portland Starts with Planning & Hardscaping I always love designing for small city backyards. Then there’s something incredibly rewarding about working with a repeat client—especially one like Leslie, whose vision challenges me to...
by Landscape Design in a Day | Jul 26, 2024 | Backyard Office or Studio, Before and Afters, Garden Tips, No lawn back yard, Privacy, Water features
New Backyard Combines Function & Beauty in NE Portland The custom design process of my NE Portland clients’ backyard checked off a lot of their wish list. I was also able to incorporate existing plantings into the new design. Let’s look at a few...
