L.E.D. LIGHTING

Light up your yard with L.E.D. fixtures. L.E.D. lights can reduce your electric energy by 75%! This isn't the only good thing about L.E.D., you will never have to change a outdoor light bulb again! 

These lights come with a 15 year warranty and are designed to last 40,000 hours.

Classic Garden Creations offers installation of L.E.D.  and other low-voltage lighting systems. Give us a call at 503-359-1823 for a consultation.

 

Carol and Jim Bremer

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Winter Sidewalks

A gravel walkway can create access to your yard while adding a unique design element.

You can design the sidewalk using a garden hose to lay out the length and width. Average width is 3', but can be adjusted as needed.

These walkways can be fairly easy to construct. First remove any debris from area and grade slightly.  First install weed barrier, then composite edging along the sides, lastly install 1/4" minus gravel.   

We recommend using a plate compactor to finish the project. A hand compactor can also be used.

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Too Much Standing Water?

If you have a problem with standing water or areas that tend to flood or any water flowing towards the house you may be in need of a landscape drainage system.

French Drains: A Misconception
French drains are usually not the best way to solve the problem. They tend to get clogged up over time. Even if the drainage pipe is covered with a sock.

The best solution we have found is using silt-trap plastic boxes. These boxes are designed to be installed at the surface with either a green or black lid to blend in with lawns or beds.
Each box should be placed on 4" of gravel and have a hole drilled through it for mosquito control.
Sometimes the boxes are connected to a pipe that runs to a gutter down-spout ABS rain-drain pipe.

If the lack of time prevents you from taking on this project yourself, give us a call  to come out and give you a quote. 503-359-1823.
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