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 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 | Mar 10, 2025 | Drought Tolerant Garden, Garden Tips, Gardening Green, New Improved Plants, Parking Strips, Plants I Recommend, Tree Selection
Designers test tree. This Olive tree stands the test of time. I drive by this tree often and have watched it handle 10 Portland winters. In summer it gets hot south sun with reflected heat from paving in NW Industrial area of Portland (NW Pettygrove). Why Olive...
by Landscape Design in a Day | Jul 2, 2024 | Accessory Dwelling Unit ADU, No lawn back yard, Outdoor Living, Tree Selection
Many Types of Portland ADUs Requires An Experienced Landscape Designer Finding a design/build contractor with an emphasis on design is necessary to learn what the potential of your property will yield. There may be multiple ways to site the structure. Exploring...
