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How Much Are Trees Really Worth?

It’s no secret that trees provide a wealth of resources to the environment. But did you know there is a program that can actually calculate the amount of that wealth down to the last dollar?

August 16, 2013

Business

Health Benefits of Nearby Nature

Dr. Roger Ulrich and Dr. Geoffrey Donovan will be presenting the relationship between trees, gardens, nature and public heath at Health Benefits of Nearby Nature in Portland, Oregon. On Sept. 12 at Portland State University’s Hoffmann Hall, the lecture will begin at 6 p.m. for registration, networking, educational displays and refreshments. The actual presentation will be from 7-9 p.m.

July 22, 2013

Business

Infographic Gives Guide to Edible Landscapes

This infographic from Landscape East & West dives into the details of edible landscaping. Although the infographic has a focus on growing in Portland, Oregon, landscapers can find helpful hints from statistics taken nationwide. Discover what to plant, when to plant and why to plant in an edible garden.

July 18, 2013

Business

Therapeutic Garden To Be Place of Research, Healing

Gardens have been known to provide comfort and therapeutic healing, and one medical center in Portland is taking advantage of that research. The Legacy Emanuel Medical Center’s Family Birth Center and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit is going see the installation of a therapeutic terrace garden.

July 5, 2013

Design-Build

Reflect on Nature

The Lan Su Chinese garden brings harmony and culturally symbolic plants to Portland. Pass the chained bicycles, rose-adorned street signs, people who “Keep Portland Weird” and a pair of lions guarding the Chinatown gate lie traces of an ancient world. Once inside the walls of the Lan Su Chinese Garden, visitors are asked to turn off their cell phones and have the option of removing their shoes for a more natural experience. Only the occasional screeching tires remind visitors of the busy world outside the compound.

June 14, 2013

Business

Portland Landscaper Receives Business of Year Award

Pacific Landscape Management was presented with the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award. The company services 350 commercial properties in the Portland metro area and has 110 employees divided between three offices.

May 29, 2013

Business

Fogarty Named Environmental Communicator of the Year

Phil Fogarty has been named the 2013 Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Environmental Communicator of the Year. Fogarty, a WEED MAN sub-master franchisor from Euclid, Ohio, is also the own of Crowley’s Vegetation Management in Cleveland, Ohio.

May 21, 2013

Design-Build

And the Award Goes to…

My four-day excursion to Portland, Oregon, ended with a day of impactful speakers and a night of awards during the TOCA 2013 annual conference. We were honored to receive several awards for our communication work. Our staff won three first place design awards, one merit design award, first place for innovative use of social media […]

May 10, 2013

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Patio, landscape designs for small yards

With the rise in popularity of outdoor living spaces, creative patio landscape design allows homeowners with small yards to optimize their space without restricting personal style. With the right design, you can enhance a patio’s functionality and create the illusion of ample space.

May 10, 2013

Design-Build

Garden Engages All Senses

Buried in the heart of the City of Roses, the Lan Su Chinese Garden brings ancient Chinese architecture and distinct plants to Portland, Oregon. On my first day in the city, I was greeted by a utopia of foliage and sights when I visited the Lan Su Garden, considered to be the most authentic Chinese garden outside of China. All of the plants and most of the materials found in this meditation area are from China, in a partnership the city has with Suzhou.

May 9, 2013

Design-Build

Landscape trend: Lawn elimination

I have never been accused of being a trendsetter. Yes, I did have a pair of chunky “Mad Men” style glasses before everyone else, but I was 12 and also had an overbite and knee braces. Middle school was rough… So, when I highlight a landscape trend, it’s not to start one. I am just […]

April 9, 2013

Design-Build

Do Plants Cost Too Much?

Plants are a key element of almost everything we do. If you look back through the blog you will see plants I love and plants I hate. However, plants often surprise clients who are new to landscaping. Not how great they are, but how expensive they are! Here in Oregon, a typical 1 gallon shrub […]

March 29, 2013