A Garden Full of Joy in Portland Starts with Planning & Hardscaping I always love designing for small city backyards.  Then there’s something incredibly rewarding about working with a repeat client—especially one like Leslie, whose vision challenges me to push my creativity and expertise. I first designed a landscape for Leslie’s North Portland home two […] The post Landscaping A Mixed-Use House & Office Property in Eliot Neighborhood: Part 1 appeared first on Landscape Design In A Day ..read more

New Backyard Combines Function & Beauty in NE Portland The custom design process of my NE Portland clients’ backyard checked off a lot of their wish list. I was also able to incorporate existing plantings into the new design. Let’s look at a few details of the transformation process and see how their outdoor living […] The post Transforming Outdoor Living Space Dreams Into Reality: Part Two appeared first on Landscape Design In A Day ..read more

  A NE Portland Backyard Makeover Design Studio garden for entertaining in spring NE Portland in its first year. In the background a new Italian oak tree was planted for shade and privacy.  Quercus frainetto – Forest Green Oak Transforming Dreams into Reality: A Backyard Makeover Story My clients had a long wish list for […] The post Transforming Outdoor Living Space Dreams Into Reality: Part One appeared first on Landscape Design In A Day ..read more

Many Types of Portland ADUs Requires An Experienced Landscape Designer Finding a design/build contractor with an emphasis on design is necessary to learn what the potential of your property will yield. There may be multiple ways to site the structure. Exploring options with both your contractor and your landscape designer is the path to a […] The post Custom Landscape Design for Your Portland ADU: Part 2 appeared first on Landscape Design In A Day ..read more

Portland 1960s Ranch House Transformed With No Lawn Landscape Updating Curb Appeal for Windowless 1960s Ranch Home As a landscape designer, I recently had the opportunity to transform the front of a windowless ranch house in the Reed neighborhood of SE Portland. The homeowners, Jeff and Lyn fell in love with the house for its […] The post Adding Curb Appeal With No Lawn Landscaping to Portland 1960s Home: Part One appeared first on Landscape Design In A Day ..read more

Pollinator-Friendly Garden Creates Oasis in North Portland Small City Backyard A continuation of Landscape Design in a Day’s Overlook Neighborhood design of a welcoming party garden space that comfortably seats up to 20 guests.  Part One discussed the outdoor living space design that incorporated the soft curving lines our clients wanted. Now we will discuss […] The post Designing a Charming Outdoor Living Space in Overlook Neighborhood for 20 Guests: Part Two appeared first on Landscape Design In A Day ..read more

Good-Bye To My Favorite Irvington Neighborhood Landscape Design I couldn’t believe my eyes when I swung by to pick up my yard sign and realized I was a few days too late. My clients were gone, and in their place were new faces and the signs of a move-in process. As I surveyed the scene, […] The post Custom Irvington Neighborhood Landscape Sees New Life With New Owners appeared first on Landscape Design In A Day ..read more

Combining Hardscape Design With An Irvington Neighborhood Custom Landscape One Level Landscape Makes the Most Powerful Change All of these adjustments worked seamlessly, creating a relaxed and comfortable all weather environment for our clients.  I think creating a one level landscape was the most powerful change.  Combined, these changes made a significant difference in how […] The post Update on Back Yard Design for Irvington Neighborhood Baby Boomers – Part 2 appeared first on Landscape Design In A Day ..read more

Using Feng Shui to Create A Cozy Custom Landscape Design The New Angle Creates Welcoming Energy and Better Space When I saw the drawing Alana and the clients selected I was pretty excited.  So I’m going to make a big fuss about the direction Alana took this design.   It’s the angle of the steps and […] The post From Wasted Space to Outdoor Oasis: Grant Park Custom Landscape Design Part 2 appeared first on Landscape Design In A Day ..read more

A Landscape Designer’s Perspective on Transforming Tricky City Properties in NE Portland I knew from the first phone call that transforming this tricky city property was going to be challenging.  The client was not even sure any designer could carve out what she wanted from her small city yard.  As I looked at photos I […] The post From Wasted Space to Outdoor Oasis: Grant Park Custom Landscape Design Part 1 appeared first on Landscape Design In A Day ..read more