by Carol | Jan 25, 2017 | Before and Afters, Customer Testimonials, Plants I Recommend
Landscaping The Swim Spa That Took Over The Backyard Rachael and her family like to swim. They have twin toddlers who have been swimming since they were three months old. Seeing them playing like baby otters is adorable, even cuter than puppies which is saying...
by Carol | Oct 20, 2016 | Dramatic Flowers, Garden Tips, New Improved Plants, Plants I Recommend, Winter Gardening
Entry Presence with Winter Red Foliage for Portland Landscapes Exciting Winter Color Shrub As a Portland landscape designer I have many clients who want exciting winter color in their landscapes. When new clients fill in their landscape preference survey they often...
by Carol | Jan 5, 2016 | Dramatic Flowers, Garden Tips, Plants I Recommend, Shade Plants
If you love Hellebores (like I do) don’t miss this open garden. The O’Byrne family designs Hellebores and have an international following. Marietta and Ernie are rock stars in the garden design world. Their Hellebores will dazzle you with color and...
by Carol | Dec 10, 2014 | Dramatic Flowers, Garden Tips, New Improved Plants, Plants I Recommend, Winter Gardening
Let’s start with art. An art object does not need pruning, watering or fertilizing. Art, particularly large art, is a way to get a powerful all season effect in the landscape. Place it so you see it from the most used room of the house. Add a little night lighting...
by Carol | Oct 3, 2014 | Dramatic Flowers, Fall Gardening, Garden Tips, New Improved Plants, Plants I Recommend
Compact Burning Bush The most popular variety of Euonymus alata ‘Compacta’ because people think it will be small, say 3′ x 3′. It is not the least bit small and easily grows into a beautiful small tree. The smallest variety on the market is...
