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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 20, 2011
It seems simple enough. You lay down a few bricks or stones in your yard, set out some all-weather furniture, and you’ve got a brand-new patio ready for outdoor entertaining. It’s as easy as making mosaic art, right?
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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 22, 2011
Most
plants native to the Pacific Northwest don’t require direct sun exposure all the time. In fact, most species enjoy a little shade from time to time. As a homeowner, shade structures such as
pergolas and arbors increase the number types of species of plants you can have in your garden and help reduce water waste. They also add aesthetic appeal to your yard and provide you and your family with a place to relax during a hot sunny day.
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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 15, 2011
Homeown
ers who are looking for some landscaping design inspiration, or just a taste of long-awaited spring, can visit the 57th Annual
Hood River Valley Blossom Festival this weekend.
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April 12, 2011
Winter weather in the Pacific Northwest can do a real number on your yard. Fallen leaves, broken branches, muddy walkways, and barren shrubbery can all add up to an almost uncontrollable urge to garden. But whether you’re in Gresham, Portland, or
Lake Oswego, landscaping during the spring isn’t always easy. The rain, wind and cold can prevent you from doing a lot of the yard work you want to do. Luckily, there are a number of spring landscaping steps you can take to prepare your yard for the nice weather ahead. Here are six of the top yard maintenance chores you can do to help promote growth in the next few months.
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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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