Wild Intentions

With a combination of edibles, play areas and native plant wildlife habitat; this yard is the quintessential Portland garden!  What was once a blank slate with nothing more than lawn and an arborvitae hedge, is now a lush, productive and enjoyable sanctuary.  This yard is Silver certified with the Backyard Habitat Certification Program.   

 

Side Yard

A sunny, narrow yard that lacked privacy and continuity, was transformed into a useful and inviting garden featuring a central path, patio, and xericscaping (landscaping with low water needs plants).

Entertaining with Kids

A stately house needed an expanded entertaining patio and suitable play areas for kids.  To match the formal style of the house, brick steps, paths and a patio were incorporated.  Ample area was designated for play within sight of the house and softened by colorful perimeter planting beds.  

Natives and Veggies

The backyard of this home used to be just sloped lawn.  The side yard was soggy, flat lawn.  By terracing part of the backyard with a retaining wall, areas were created for planting beds, edibles and reduced lawn.  The side yard was converted into a native planting area with a rain garden and inviting path.  This yard is Silver certified with the Backyard Habitat Certification Program.