by Carol | Dec 16, 2015 | Before and Afters, Customer Testimonials, Easy Edibles, Garden Tips
Tying Front & Backyard Together With Modern Design Jen Martin knew what she wanted and has a strong sense of style but her tiny back yard in NE Portland had her stymied. Jen wanted play space for her kids, room for growing veggies and more privacy. The view of...
by Carol | Nov 18, 2015 | Before and Afters, Dog and Cat Friendly Gardens, Garden Tips
I met this happy couple at the Yard Garden & Patio show. They had the best little puzzle for me to work on. They had a small landscape and a small back porch. They needed it to expand somehow to add a hot tub, a dining entertaining area and keep their cozy...
by Carol | Jun 17, 2015 | Before and Afters, Customer Testimonials, Dramatic Flowers, Garden Tips, No Lawn Front Yards
Ah, the glory of a new home. Everything is, well, so new. So fresh. And there’s not a chip, dent or scratch anywhere (yet). Outside, however, it’s another matter altogether. With most new homes, there simply isn’t anything but dirt. So what to...
by Carol | May 20, 2015 | Dog and Cat Friendly Gardens, Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, New Improved Plants, Parking Strips, Plants I Recommend, Shade Plants
Selecting Stepable Path Plants for Portland Landscapes Maybe it’s not fair that most people don’t know the finer points of selecting stepable path plants. The truth is planting between pavers successfully without insider knowledge rarely ever results in...
by Carol | Mar 4, 2015 | Before and Afters, Garden Tips
Before: Hidden Craftsman Gem I think before and after photos are fun to look at. Here is a home on SW 52nd in Portland that went on the market and needed some serious curb appeal to attract buyers. Their interior designer, Mary Tongue, from HOMEmakers of Oregon...
