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Time to Design Your Spring Landscape
When you look out your windows this month, it may seem hard to believe that spring will eventually be here. But it arrives every year, and as the days get longer and warmer, thoughts turn to spending time in the great outdoors. If the view from inside your home is less than enticing, start planning now to design the landscape of your dreams and be ready for sunny days and star-filled nights enjoyed right in your own yard.
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Landscape Trends for 2025
January is a special time for us at Landscape East & West. We’re always excited to start a fresh new year, and winter is prime time for designing a new yard that’s ready for you to enjoy when the first warm weather day hits. As we look ahead, we’re taking note of what’s trending in landscape designs and how we can help our clients create innovative solutions.
A primary focus for many busy households is to reduce the time and effort needed to keep yards looking good. We’re seeing projects that require minimal maintenance. We’re happy to offer suggestions that leave you lounging or playing, not mowing and pruning. (more…)
Outdoor Fire Features for Year-Round Enjoyment
Sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying the company of friends and family is one of life’s pleasures. But when winter hits, the thoughts of pitching a tent or sleeping under the vast open sky make campfires lose their luster. However, you can capture the magic of time by the fire right in your backyard. When the fire goes out, head inside to enjoy the warmth and coziness of your own home.
Firepits and outdoor fireplaces took off in popularity several years ago, and it’s no wonder. In a digital world, finding a chance to escape outside, unwind, and stare into the dancing flames is appealing. The other reason fire features started popping up in homes is that you can fit one into any space. From the front porch of a condo to the back acre of a sprawling estate, fire features can be a welcome addition.
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New Home, New Landscape
A new house provides the opportunity to start fresh on your home design. Each room is a clean slate waiting for your personal touch. The same is true for what sits outside the windows. A new home deserves a new landscape, whether it’s replacing the builder’s special square of grass and cement patio or transforming a chaotic wildlife habitat into something more useful. Planning your outdoor living space should be exciting. The consultants at Landscape East & West are ready to help you create your design and get to work installing the yard of your dreams. (more…)
Enjoy Summer in Your Outdoor Living Space
The official season of outdoor living is here! After enduring the cold, damp winter, it's time to reward ourselves by soaking up the sun and enjoying the great outdoors. Having an outdoor living space right outside your home is perfection, but if your landscape is less than perfect, it may be time to refresh. If you’re ready to explore the many options for creating an outdoor living space, contact Landscape East & West to start the transformation.
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Year-Round Yard Maintenance – All Seasons Yard Care
Ever walk through your neighborhood and notice how some yards look good no matter the season? Whatever the style, from finely manicured landscapes to less formal gardens, some yards always seem to be well-dressed – even in the dead of winter. Does a master gardener live in each of these homes? Probably not, but one thing they do all have in common: regular, year-round maintenance.
Whether you’re the DIY type or prefer to let someone else do the heavy lifting, following a seasonal schedule of care – and doing the right things at the right time – is the secret sauce to healthy lawns and thriving landscapes. So, here’s our seasonal guide to help you get through the year.
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Transforming an Outdoor Living Space into the Perfect Wedding Venue
Hillsboro Outdoor Wedding Venue Makeover: Form, Function, Elegance - Success
As far as outdoor wedding venues are concerned- the decorations, the reception areas, and of course the perfect place for the ceremony- are the biggest factors in your decision-making process. Landscape East & West took all of these factors into account during a 2018 project in Hillsboro where the clients were preparing to host their grandchild’s wedding. Long before guests were searching for what to wear to an outdoor wedding (cocktail and black tie are the most common for the summer), Landscape East & West was tasked with converting the client’s outdoor space into an elegant and functional venue for the big event. (more…)Spring Checklist for A Beautiful Summer Landscape
The Entertaining Yard
You have a yard, maybe a deck or patio, family, and friends. And summer is coming. Time to pull out the BBQ and plan some long-awaited outdoor gatherings! Hold on a sec. Is your yard ready for family and friends? Here is a better question… Have you considered the possibilities of what an entertaining yard could look like?
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Yard and Landscape Maintenance: DIY or Hire a Pro?
Every year it’s the same. Spring finally arrives. The birds sing, the bees buzz, the flowers bloom, your grass begins to grow… and the yard work begins! Yup, time to dust off the mower and the clippers and get to work before things get out of hand.
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