Tag: landscaping Beaverton
August 07, 2012
While it may seem that landscaping Beaverton, Portland, and other perpetually green locales would b
e a year-round job, the truth is that certain months of the year are very quiet from a landscaping perspective. August, for instance, is a time to put lawn care maintenance on hold, since most plants, including grass, enter their dormant season during the hottest time of the year.
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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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July 14, 2011
One of the major concerns of Lake Oswego landscaping contractors and turf-lovers across the Portland area is how to water efficiently and effectively. The climate around Portland rarely lacks for water, but during the hot, dry summer months it is necessary to water many plants and most lawns – at least if you to want to prevent them from turning brown and crispy in the summer sun. Our densely built metro area has many condominiums and townhomes with HOA maintenance contracts that include
sprinkler systems and irrigation lines. It is good for homeowners and landscaping contractors alike to understand how these watering systems work.
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June 27, 2011
Summer will be here any minute, and if you’re like most Portland-area homeowners you’ve already got a good idea of what you’d like your yard or garden to look like this summer. When it comes to
landscaping, Beaverton and surrounding homeowners often spend months planning and preparing for summer activity.
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May 24, 2011
One of the benefits of living in the Pacific Northwest is the abundance of edible plants native to the area. For homeowners who are interested in adding edibles to their
landscaping, Beaverton and other neighborhoods in the Portland area are home to many types of berries, lettuce and flowers that can go from the yard to the table. A knowledgeable landscaping contractor won’t think twice about adding edible plants to a landscape design, as long as they look as good as they taste.
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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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April 26, 2011
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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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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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