The term landscaping often brings to mind plants, grass, or structures like arbors, but an essential ingredient to landscape design is outdoor lighting. When you invest your time and resources to beautify and secure your yard you should be able to enjoy it, and see what’s in it, whether day or night.  The landscape designers […] The post Outdoor Lighting for Security and Aesthetics appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

The Pacific Northwest has a rugged landscape. To the experts at Landscape East & West, that means mountains and valleys, forests, and lots of rocks. While altering terrain is what gives this area interest and beauty, it can also bring challenges when creating landscapes.  Here, we tend to rely a lot on retaining walls to […] The post Retaining Walls Done Right appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

Landscaping professionals harness human creativity to seamlessly integrate manmade structures with the natural environment, creating a functional and enjoyable space. Here in the Pacific Northwest, that often means adding a covered structure that offers protection from our abundance of rain. At Landscape East & West, we are experts at designing practical covered shelters that add […] The post Choosing a Covered Structure for Beauty and Functionality appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

Flying into the Portland International Airport this time of year, you’ll see how lush and beautiful our state is, with healthy forests and huge swaths of bright green grass. But upon closer inspection from the ground, those lovely lawns can look downright soggy and muddy. This time of year is when Oregonians begin to question […] The post Transform Your Winter Landscape From Mudpit to Magnificent appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

It may be tempting to think that as a homeowner, you know your yard best and can put together the perfect landscape that meets your needs and looks beautiful. We would like to politely disagree. The award-winning landscape design experts at Landscape East & West have spent decades studying sound design principles and producing beautiful […] The post The Benefits of Hiring a Landscape Designer appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

Water features can be a beautiful addition to any landscape offering the soothing sound of trickling water while adding aesthetic appeal. There are many types of water features to choose from but they generally fall into two basic groupings:  those with a pond and those that are pondless. No matter what type of water feature […] The post The Pros and Cons of a Pondless Water Features appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

At Landscape East & West, we always applaud you for dreaming of a beautiful new outdoor space for your home. Spending time outdoors is good for your physical and mental well-being, and who doesn’t like some fresh air no matter what time of year? But before your dreams get too big, we recommend creating a […] The post 10 Tips to Match your New Landscape to your Budget appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

You may not be ready to start thinking about colder and wetter weather, but now is the time to winterize your plants for the coming months. The Pacific Northwest mostly avoids the harshest winter weather, but to keep your landscape healthy it needs to be protected. Our team at Landscape East & West is already […] The post Landscape Maintenance for a Beautiful Spring appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

No matter the season, there’s always some landscape maintenance needed to keep your yard looking beautiful. At Landscape East & West, we work year-round pruning, mowing, mulching, and much more to ensure your landscape is healthy and thriving. Once you sign on with us, you will have a dedicated account manager who will ensure monthly […] The post Regular Landscape Maintenance Keeps Your Home’s Yard Beautiful appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

It’s easy for Pacific Northwest residents to love where we live. We’re surrounded by beauty and never let a little rain keep us from enjoying the outdoors. Outdoor living spaces, like covered patio structures, can provide protection from the rain in the fall as well as summer shade. Like many Portlanders, our clients in SW […] The post A Challenging Pacific Northwest Outdoor Living Space Project appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more