Learn more about one of our favorite projects, a modern garden surrounded by vineyards in Yamhill, OR.

This completed garden is anchored by two sizeable dry gardens. One is more formal, with sharp straight edges and salt and pepper granite chips. The other is flowing and utilizes decomposed granite. Planting islands are mounded and mass planted, to create something that echoes the contours and textures of the surrounding hills.

Mass planting (or “massed planting” or “planting in drifts”) is the term we use to describe using one variety of plant to fill an area. A lawn, for example, is a mass planting of a low grass. Unfortunately, the most common lawn grasses are high maintenance and need lots of water. 

But when you take this concept and use plants that are super hardy and don’t need a ton of water? Now you have a powerful way to take large swaths of garden and make them beautiful, low care, and water wise. 

Installing plants is fundamental to what we do. But it would be a mistake to think that it’s basic.

Do first impressions matter? In certain situations, when you have a limited amount of time to make your point, they matter a lot. Landscaping helps form the first impression of your home.

We have now had over 3 years to work with our garden and it is starting to feel like I want it to. It isn’t finished (gardens are never finished) and it is not yet mature. But I am happy with where it is at and the pace of changes and additions has slowed.

Below are some pictures taken recently. The garden was not prepped for the photos, but the lighting was fantastic.

Portland is full of dense neighborhoods, tall houses on tiny lots, and changes in grade that make it a challenge to have a private outdoor space. There are a number of ways to get privacy in your landscape, and I discuss several of them with Porch.

We take pride in doing good work and in keeping our clients thrilled. As a result, we have a deep portfolio of completed projects and dozens of positive reviews. So, when Trees.com decided to list the best landscapers in Portland, we are happy to say we made the cut.

How much will it cost you to hire a landscape designer in Portland, OR? Depends on a few factors such as...

When you sign an agreement with us, and pay a deposit, you get a start date for your landscape project. Some times of the year that may be 20 weeks away, other times it may be 40 weeks. Either way, you have a start date and are in the schedule. What does that mean?

The start date is a target. No new projects will go in front of you, your deposit ensures that. However, it is common for projects to start a week or more past the start date on the agreement. Why?