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Everything You Need to Know About Irrigation Winterization
As winter approaches, we begin to change our priorities, especially when it comes to our yards and gardens. Cooler temperatures typically indicate the time for the final harvests of the year, essentially abandoning the garden until the spring. However, cold weather...

What Does Lime Do For Grass? Learn How To Lime Your Lawn
If your yard is full of brown patches, weeds, and generally is looking peaked, its chemistry might be out of whack. Your lawn’s soil nutrients might be depleted, and the ph (relative acidity/alkalinity) might not be optimal for your grass type. What does lime do for...

The Ultimate Landscaping Checklist For Fall Lawn Care
Autumn is here; Fall has fallen. Whichever way you know the season, it's full of crisp air, football, and dramatic changes in your landscape. Not only are city streets and mountain drives full of fall color, but your lawn changes, too. For that reason, we've put...

5 Naturescaping Tips for Creating a Backyard Wildlife Garden
Naturescaping is a beautiful thing and if you can achieve it in your backyard, you’ll reap the rewards. The point of this method is to bring people and nature together, to build a backyard where we can coexist with landscaping, with the feeling of a backyard wildlife...

6 Restaurant Landscaping Ideas to Boost Your Traffic & Sales
Landscaping is not the first thing that comes to mind when patrons walk into a restaurant. Typically, they are more concerned about dining, then taking in the surroundings. But this doesn’t mean that restaurant landscaping should not be a priority. Landscaping is one...

5 Patio Construction Designs That Will Transform Your Backyard
Summertime always turns our minds to sitting outside. We love outdoor seating in our favorite restaurant, but we also love sitting outside on our own property. Patios are perfect for summer entertaining, or simply enjoying on a balmy evening with family. The ideal...

Understanding Types of Irrigation Systems for Your Landscape
All winter long, Oregon lawns receive copious amounts of water. However, during the long, dry Pacific Northwest summers, you need to figure out how to best water the plants in your garden. This is not a simple question, either, as different plants have different...

7 Stunning Garden Structure Ideas to Transform Your Landscape
Your garden is comprised of several components. While the plants are always the highlight of any garden, your landscape is also created from physical structures. Incorporating garden structures in your landscape can give you privacy, allow more space for climbing...

Understanding the Role of Water in Landscape Design
Living in Oregon, we are surrounded by water; from rain to rivers, to waterfalls we have it all. Incorporating water into your landscape design creates an alluring and tranquil environment that will make you feel one with nature. If you have been considering adding a...

6 Unique Outdoor Succulent Garden Designs For Your Landscape
Succulents are an underrated plant when it comes to landscaping. But did you know that there are dozens of options available? There are succulents that turn pink, crawl, and even flower! They are the perfect addition to add a vibrant pop of green to your garden....