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Fabulous Native Trees and Shrubs
Are you looking for plants on the lower end of the maintenance scale, that can thrive in our soggy winters and bone-dry summers, and handle clay soil? Look no further than these garden-worthy native plants, and cultivated varieties of native plants. Vine Maple (Acer...
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Ground Covers: When to Incorporate and Which Ones to Use
Ground cover plants are often overlooked by residential gardeners who are putting together their own planting beds. Perhaps it’s because the shear amount of ground covers available is overwhelming, or maybe they are thought of as something to be added later. In...
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How to Winterize Your Water Feature
Water features offer year-round enjoyment in the landscape, even in winter. Since the Portland area is blessed with fairly mild winters, very little is needed to protect your water feature from the elements. Except for hard freezes, you should be able to keep the...
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Customer: “You’re more expensive, why?”
The familiar saying "You get what you pay for" aptly relates to the landscape industry. If you have received several bids for the same project and are seeing a wide range of prices, there are most likely a number of reasons why. Here are just a few to consider:...
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5 Problems With Sprinkler Systems
In-ground sprinklers are great, but there are a few things you should know if you are considering purchasing one or if you have one already. 1. Watering in the rain Have you ever drove by a yard when it is raining and the sprinklers are running? If you don't have a...
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Key Elements for an Asian inspired Garden
Living in the Pacific Northwest, we have a wealth of inspiration to pull from when designing and creating an Asian inspired garden. We have world renowned gardens such as the Portland Japanese Garden and the Lan Su Chinese Garden which, while very different from each...
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Blessing Landscapes tapped as PCC’s Small Business Employer Partner of the Year
It was a full house at Portland Community College’s inaugural Employer Partnership Awards celebration on April 11. Nearly 100 attendees, representing a variety of PCC’s key employer partners throughout the region, streamed into the auditorium of the Oregon Museum of...
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I’ve Hired a Landscape Designer, Now What? Making Sense of the Design Process
You’ve been thinking of revamping your yard for a long time and now the decision has been made to finally go for it. Making the big leap, you’ve hired a professional to help you make sense of all your ideas, but how do you navigate the seemingly overwhelming process...
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Is a Landscape Design Really Necessary?
It's that time of year again when people look outside their living room window and say, “Wow, our yard could really use some improvements!” Then the next thought usually is, “How do we know what we want and who will help me through the decision making process?”...
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Benefits of Using Mulch
With budding plants and the sun peeking through the grey more often these days, it’s easy to get excited about improving our yards. While sleek new paver patios and flashy flowers get most of the attention, now is also a great time to take care of some of those often...
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