Refresh
from$6,500
For a tired yard that needs fresh plants and clean edges.
- Planting refresh
- Fresh mulch and edging
- A small path
- Irrigation tune-up
A Portland garden you'll actually use, in every season
Your yard shouldn't be a mud pit in winter and dead grass in summer. We design and build gardens that look good all year, with very little work from you.
- 2014Founded in Portland, Oregon
- 900+Portland yards
- 4.9From 310 reviews
- 5-yearHardscape warranty
A garden that works with Portland's weather
From November to April the rain doesn't stop, and the lawn turns to mud. Then summer comes, and the same lawn dries out and dies. We plan your garden for both seasons, starting with where the water goes.
In winter, the yard stays dry enough to use
- Drainage
French drains and rain gardens carry water away from your lawn and your foundation.
- Planting
We choose native plants that like wet roots, so they're still alive in spring.
- Irrigation
The smart drip system rests while it rains, so nothing sits in soggy soil.
Everything your yard needs, from one Portland team
Your designer plans the garden and stays on the job until the last plant goes in. You never have to explain your yard twice.
See all six services
Landscape design
A site visit, a 2D or 3D plan, a plant list and a phased budget. You'll know where to start and what each step costs.
Hardscaping
Patios, paths, steps, walls and fire pits in stone or pavers. Built to drain well, and backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty.
Planting
Native, low-care plants that handle wet winters and dry summers.
Drainage & irrigation
French drains, rain gardens and smart drip lines for soggy lawns.
Outdoor living
Covered patios, lighting and outdoor kitchens for long evenings outside.
Seasonal maintenance
Care every month or every two weeks, so it still looks freshly finished.
Gardens that look better every year
Patios and paths are done the day we finish. Plants need one or two seasons to fill in, so drag the slider to compare year 1 with year 3.
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Lake Oswego
Low-water planting along a gravel path, year 1 next to year 3.
West Linn
Planting around a new covered patio.
From the first call to coffee on the patio
You'll always know what happens next, how long it takes and what it costs. Everything comes to you in writing.
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01
Visit
We call you back within one business day, then walk the yard with you. We look at the slope, the sun and where the water goes.
Free, with a reply within one business day
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02
Design
You get a concept plan, a 2D or 3D drawing, a plant list and a phased budget. You can build it all at once or one part at a time.
Best done in autumn or winter
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03
Build
One crew builds it on a written schedule, with an update every week. Your designer stays on until the last plant goes in.
Most projects take 3 to 6 weeks
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04
Grow
Plants fill in over one or two seasons. A care plan keeps the garden looking like the day we finished.
Care plans from $180 a month
Know the price before we pick up a shovel
Here are honest starting prices. Every yard is different, so your exact price comes in writing after the design visit.
Most popular
Transform
from$25,000
For a muddy or bare yard you want to use every day.
- Full garden design
- A new patio or path
- New planting
- Drainage
Signature
from$60,000
For long summer dinners outside with family and friends.
- Design and hardscape
- Garden lighting
- Outdoor kitchen or fire feature
- Irrigation
Care plansFrom $180 a month, with visits every month or every two weeks.
Design only$1,200, and we credit it back if we build your garden.
Phased plansBuild one part now and the next part later, at a price you already know.
What clients say once the work is done
Maybe a crew let you down before. Here are the worries our clients had, and what they told us afterwards.
Our backyard was a swamp from November to April. Now there's a dry patio we actually use in March.
The worry
“Landscapers never call back.”
“They called back the same day. That's how they won the job.”
What we do
We reply within one business day. Then you get a written schedule and a weekly update.
The worry
“Design fees are a waste.”
“The design fee paid for itself — we knew exactly what each phase would cost.”
What we do
Design-only is $1,200, and we credit it back if we build your garden.
The worry
“It'll look great for one season and then die.”
“Two years later it looks better than the day they finished.”
“Maya picked plants that look good in every season and I barely water. I didn't think that was possible.”
What we do
Plants are guaranteed for 2 years on a maintenance plan. Hardscape has a 5-year workmanship warranty.
Landscaping across the Portland area
We design, build and care for gardens in these towns. If yours isn't on the list, give us a call and we'll tell you straight away.
Call (503) 555-0126
Studio and yard: 1932 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
- Portland
- Lake Oswego
- Beaverton
- West Linn
- Tigard
- Milwaukie
- Happy Valley
- Vancouver WA
Questions to ask before you start
Here are the short answers. Your designer will go through the details with you on the free visit.
Ask us anything: (503) 555-0126Do I have to do everything at once?
No. Your design comes with a phased plan, so you can build one part now and the next part later. You'll know what each phase costs before you start.
How long until it looks finished?
Patios, paths and walls are done the day we finish. Plants fill in over one or two seasons, and we show you what year 1 and year 3 will look like.
When is the best time to start?
Design in autumn or winter, then build in early spring. If you want a patio or a path, we can start on that now.
Do you work in the rain?
Yes for patios, paths and other hardscape, with extra care to protect the site. Planting goes best in autumn and spring.
What if a plant dies?
If you're on a maintenance plan, your plants have a 2-year guarantee. If one dies, we replace it.
Step outside with your coffee and love what you see
Book a free design visit. We'll walk the yard with you and show you where to start.
What happens next