The Pacific Northwest is known for its natural beauty with soaring trees, green farmland, sprawling streams, and cascading waterfalls. It’s no surprise that our residents often want to capture that nature-inspired awe right in their own backyard. While we can’t mimic exactly what you see on a trip through the Columbia River Gorge, the team […] The post Dry Streambeds for Nature-Inspired Landscapes appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

We’re in the countdown to winter. At Landscape East & West, that means we’re busy prepping yards around the region before the first rains fall and the temperatures drop below freezing. Our decades of experience have taught us that the rain tends to start full force around the second week of October, so it’s time […] The post Prepare Your Yard for Winter appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

Our part of the Pacific Northwest is officially designated as zone 8 or 9 for plant growth and hardiness. That zone designation considers the average temperatures and rainfall over several years but as we well know, there is no such thing as an average year anymore. Those extreme heat spells, ice storms, and extended dry […] The post Plant Selection Tips for Year-Round Beauty appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

Our part of the Pacific Northwest is officially designated as zone 8 or 9 for plant growth and hardiness. That zone designation considers the average temperatures and rainfall over several years but as we well know, there is no such thing as an average year anymore. Those extreme heat spells, ice storms, and extended dry […] The post Plant Selection Tips for Year-Round Beauty appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

The Pacific Northwest has been experiencing more severe winter weather year over year, and, as a result,  homeowners are seeing more damage to their yards. Requests to Landscape East & West to replace or rebuild retaining walls, replace irrigation pipes, and repair soggy lawns are on the rise. As the spring equinox has finally arrived, […] The post How Professional Landscapers Repair Winter Weather Damage in Your Yard appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

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 […] The post Year-Round Yard Maintenance – All Seasons Yard Care appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

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 […] The post Transforming an Outdoor Living Space into the Perfect Wedding Venue appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

Sprinkler and irrigation systems can be extremely valuable when you need to water plants and crops over large spaces that would otherwise take hours to tackle with a basic hose and spray nozzle. However, in the Pacific Northwest, winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing, leaving those irrigation pipes and other components vulnerable to freeze damage. […] The post Preparing Your Yard for Winter: How to Winterize Irrigation appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

Landscape East & West project managers (PMs) are efficient point people, with a deep understanding of how to take a project from concept, to design, to build. After the design phase and consultation with the customer are complete, the salesperson transfers the vision of the project in document form over to a project manager. This […] The post Landscaping Project Management: What to Expect After Signing on the Dotted Line appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more

September is the perfect time to rejuvenate your landscape with new plants. September may be heralded by the ringing of school bells, but it also marks the beginning of the fall planting season. The days are not too hot, the nights are mild, and the coming rains all add up to a welcoming environment for […] The post What to Plant in the Fall for Your Best Spring and Summer Garden appeared first on Portland Landscaping Company ..read more