With the first week of spring unseasonably wet, windy and cool, I decided to side step a landscape topic for something we have in common wit...

Spring is on it's way real soon. Here are some tips on getting the garden ready for planting new shrubs, perennials, or veggies: Plan...

Here in Forest Grove, OR, our soil is near perfect. We are lucky enough to have almost 18" of topspoil! For our neighbors in Hillsboro...

Snow may be on the way soon. Here are some garden tips to better prepare your yard: 1.   Do give tender plants extra TLC After the ground...

       If you are lucky enough to have received a colorful Christmas plant as a gift or have treated yourself to one, here are a few tips fo...

Here are some more tips on preparing your garden in fall for a more vibrant Spring yard: 1.  Make sure all perennial climbing plants are ...

A little work in the garden now will reward you in the Spring. Here are a list of suggestions to prep your garden while the weather is still...

Here are some more options to get planting now: Fragrant Plants: Who doesn't want fragrance in the garden? There is nothing more inv...

Fall is our favorite time of year. Not too hot or cold, a bit of rain now and then,(ok, maybe alot of rain now and then. At least there isn...

Lime The Lawns: If your soil has a low ph (very acidic) soil*, now would be a good time to start thinking about liming your lawns. You sho...

If your dog likes to spend sunny days lazing in the garden, his treat-seeking nose may lead him to one danger in particular: sweet-smelling ...

Now that we have had some continuous dry weather, it's time to think about how to  keep things green with some watering tips. Keeping ...

There are alot of paver joint sands available to consumers and contractors. If you are considering a new paver patio or if it's time t...

Here in Portland that is. If you have some free time this summer to support a local charity either by volunteering or to make a donation, t...

If you are planning to install a new seed lawn, June is the time to do it. Don't wait until October. The longer you can have the lawn ro...

    Neil Armstrong Middle School got some new landscaping around the school entrance sign, Saturday May 21. Teacher, Drennan Wesley along ...

With warm dry weather ahead, now is the time to get those sprinklers up and running. Here are some recommended maintenance tips to keep yo...

We hope you are concerned about sustainability as much as we are. Here are some simple ways to help with your  footprint: If you have a ...

Tired of looking at the old ugly fence all winter? If you are thinking of replacing it here are some tips about getting the most value: ...

The interesting sea life and beautiful beaches were not the only highlights of our recent visit to the United States Virgin Islands. The im...

If your sweetheart is a bird or nature lover, or just wants to support local artists, check out the Audubon Society of Portland's Nature...

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....

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...

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 landsca...

http://www.classicgardencreations.com/ Some birds do stick around in winter. Here are a few tips on having them up close and personal i...

BIRD  CUPCAKES In the winter, birds benefit from a high-energy suet treat. One of the editors of Birds and Blooms magazine developed this ...

Twenty years ago, Bring a leafy friend into your home and breathe easy! Research shows that potted plants clean up indoor air. Plants won’...

Winter Winter is the time to relax and plan you next pond. The pond plants and animals will be resting and require almost no care. You jus...

The best time to plant any kind of tree, particularly deciduous types, is in the dornmant period between late October and March. Have the si...

If you've ever been to the Portland Rose Test Garden you know how many amazing choices of roses are out there. Upon a recent visit, we w...

  An interesting video clip! Dangerous Tires       Important information that you may not be aware of about tires. There is a 30 sec ...

A study done in Lubbock ,TX published in the Journal of Environmental Horticulture evaluated 75 homes and concluded that every dollar invest...

September 21, 2010 Rob and Brinda wrote: Dear Carol and Jim,  I wanted to send you this note of THANKS to express our appreciation for ...

If you are dog lovers like we are you'll be interested in the following information  to make your garden more pet friendly: Pet-Safe L...

If the clear crisp air and the vibrant colors make fall your favorite season then the following plants and trees are a must for your garden:...

Lorraine W. in the Claremont developement in NW Portland has called us back for her third project! This time Lorraine wanted a more user-f...

Rob and Brinda G. of Lake Oswego have been our clients for several years now. They recently decided to down-scale to a smaller home and prop...

Jack S. in the Claremont Development in NW Portland wanted us to create a formal design using the same brick to match his house. We built ...