Gardening & Landscaping Tips

Vegetable Garden

Building a Bountiful Vegetable Garden is Easier than You Think

March 4, 2021

As you’re planning your backyard paradise, one feature many homeowners desire is an edible vegetable garden.  Here are a few simple tips to help you properly establish a successful vegetable bed amongst your hardscape design. Placement. Consider the best place in your yard to establish your garden.  You’ll want to make sure it has the… Read More

Boulder Water Feature

Add Serenity to Your Yard with a Bubbling Boulder Water Feature

February 18, 2021

If you’re up for a weekend landscaping project, creating a bubbling boulder water feature using a beautiful hardscape is a relatively easy job.  Fountains can create serene spaces for the family to relax and enjoy the outdoors.  Using natural stone blends the water feature into your environment. Here’s a brief overview of what this boulder… Read More

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How to Build a Raised Flower Bed with Natural Stone

February 4, 2021

Raised flowerbeds add height and dimension to your landscaping.  Large beds can feature decorative trees, medium-sized shrubs, or a lighted fountain.  Smaller designs provide segregation for flowers and other plants.  The basic steps to create a beautiful raised bed are the same either way and using natural stone and other hardscape materials will provide durability… Read More

Hardscape Foundation

Creating the Right Hardscape Foundation

January 21, 2021

Take a look at your backyard and imagine meandering rock pathways leading to a beautiful flagstone patio.  Perhaps a stone wall flanks a side or two to create added dimension.  Add some comfortable seating and a gas fire pit and your family is set for relaxation.  With the right hardscape, you can build an outdoor… Read More

hardscaping

Where to Start with Hardscaping

January 7, 2021

Landscaping your yard is an exciting adventure. The possibilities to create a new living space for you and your family in the outdoors are endless. Adding hardscaping elements such as flagstone, cobblestone, boulders, and river rock gives your yard a new dimension and interest. The hardest part of the project is knowing where to start… Read More

Xeriscaping. The Hot New Trend in Landscaping

April 15, 2018

The landscaping technique of xeriscaping has become more and more popular as people grow more aware of the environment and seek ways to keep it healthy. This type of gardening uses very little water and utilizes plants that can thrive in drought conditions. What is Xeriscaping? The word comes from Greek word xeros, which means… Read More

Dirt vs Soil vs Topsoil: Is There A Difference?

March 28, 2018

If you are not a gardener or landscaper, then you might not know that there is a difference between topsoil, soil and dirt. The former two can support plant growth, but the latter cannot support plant growth. That’s quite useful for people who would like to make their own garden or are trying to landscape… Read More

It’s Bare Root Season. Simple Steps on Planting Bare Root Trees

March 15, 2018

Later winter and early spring are the ideal times for Oregonians to plant bare root trees. Planting them now gives them time to acclimate to your garden or lawn without the stress of very cold or very hot weather. March is a great time to plant bare root fruit trees, berries, and ornamental trees and… Read More

Using Compost as a Soil Additive to Improve Your Garden

February 28, 2018

Compost is an excellent and inexpensive source of nutrition for any garden. Some people think mulch and compost are interchangeable, but the latter is always organic material that breaks down through the action of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Mulch can be made of materials as varied as newspaper, fruits and vegetable peels, coffee and even… Read More

It’s Time to Start Your Spring Planting

February 15, 2018

Even though it may be a little chilly outside still, spring is still in the offing. The ground is thawing out, the temperatures are warming up, and the sun is lingering a bit longer each day. It’s is time to think of spring planting. Spring planting includes the plants that you start both indoors and… Read More