by Roger Anderson | Sep 1, 2019
You may be surprised how many of the landscape plants surrounding you in your yard are poisonous. Since they can’t run away from predators like animals do, plants rely on toxins, as well as thorns, spines and prickles, as a form of self-preservation. This is the...
by Roger Anderson | Nov 8, 2018
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...
by Roger Anderson | May 15, 2018
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...
by Roger Anderson | Aug 1, 2017
Installing artificial grass can be a great choice if you want a grass-like surface that stays green, doesn’t need watering, has excellent drainage, and is pet-friendly. Blessing Landscapes is an expert at installing the top-of-the-line SYNLawn brand of...
by Roger Anderson | Jun 1, 2017
I’m sure everyone’s excited for the summer, after the wild winter the Pacific Northwest has had this year. Here are some things you can do to get ready for the warm season. Clean Up Gather branches and stems and use them as future firewood, mulching...
