Tag: landscape management
August 25, 2011
Adding a deck or fence can boost your home’s curb appeal and overall value.
Landscape management experts commonly praise fences and decks for the fact that they create comfortable outdoor living spaces. Professional landscaping gurus, however, also have plenty of first-hand knowledge on how terrible a run-down deck or fence can look. Fortunately, there are plenty of low-maintenance, long lasting decking and fencing materials that will compliment your landscaping.
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May 19, 2011
Most people associate insects with a need for pest control. They think of bugs as a problem that needs to be treated. A
landscape management professional knows differently.
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May 17, 2011
In case you haven’t noticed, spring has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest. If you’re like most homeowners, you’re already thinking about your spring landscape management.
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April 28, 2011
It’s ea
sy to waste water on landscape management, even in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Most home owners associations have guidelines for landscaping design, but not many place restrictions on water usage. By implementing the following water saving tips you can reduce the amount of water waste your home produces and hopefully become an example for the rest of the neighborhood.
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April 26, 2011
In
landscape management, native plants are becoming more and more popular in the Pacific Northwest, and for good reasons. Native plants often require less upkeep since they are already accustomed to the climate. They also are relatively easy to grow. The following are five of the most interesting and popular native species you should ask your landscaping company about for your next project.
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April 21, 2011
April shower
s may indeed bring May flowers, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait a month before you can get back into your garden. Early spring landscape management is a rewarding and necessary part of any gardening or landscaping plan in the Pacific Northwest. The following are five tips for tending your yard and garden during April.
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April 07, 2011
Landscape design can be a very personal, opinion-based venture. That’s why designing common areas for a home owner’s association can be tricky. As a company with many landscaping accounts in Portland and
Lake Oswego, we have experience dealing with HOA's. A landscaper and the HOA want to make sure everyone is happy, but neither can be paralyzed by conflicting opinions. Whether you work for an HOA or are a landscape contractor, knowing the ins-and-outs of the operation will help make the process a smooth, enjoyable one. Here are a few items that both parties should be aware of before entering into a
landscape management and maintenance project.
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April 06, 2011
Spring is an interesti
ng time of year for landscape management in the Pacific Northwest. The weather isn’t quite nice enough to really dig in (excuse the pun) to gardening, yet it is getting to the point that basic yard maintenance needs to be done. Landscaping in West Linn and the surrounding Portland area means dealing with cold and rainy weather during this time, but you will find getting an early start will both liven your yard and prepare it for spring. The following are a few useful tips for tending to your yard and garden during early spring.
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sy to waste water on landscape management, even in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Most home owners associations have guidelines for landscaping design, but not many place restrictions on water usage. By implementing the following water saving tips you can reduce the amount of water waste your home produces and hopefully become an example for the rest of the neighborhood.
(more…)
In landscape management, native plants are becoming more and more popular in the Pacific Northwest, and for good reasons. Native plants often require less upkeep since they are already accustomed to the climate. They also are relatively easy to grow. The following are five of the most interesting and popular native species you should ask your landscaping company about for your next project.
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