by Carol | Sep 6, 2017 | Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Parking Strips, Plants I Recommend, Shade Plants, Tree Selection
Native Plants for Drought Tolerant City Landscaping People dream of a landscape that will need no watering. Sometimes because they think it will be less work but more likely these days they recognize that water or the lack of it is an environmental problem that will...
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 | Jun 14, 2017 | Dog and Cat Friendly Gardens, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Synthetic Lawn and Dogs
4 Drought-Resistant Landscaping Ideas for Increasing Your Property’s Eye Appeal In recent years, droughts have made it harder to maintain your property’s landscaping, especially with water restrictions that make it almost impossible to maintain lush,...
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...
