When Emily Henderson, renowned designer and Portland resident, was interested in updating her home landscape, we leapt at the opportunity to co-create a vision for her backyard renovation. Our goal...
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7 Benefits of Adding a Water Feature to Your Landscape
From small-space bubblers and fountains to large-scale ponds, streams, and waterfalls, custom water features can become the focal point of any yard. Along with being visually appealing, water...
How to Design the Perfect Cottage Garden
Cottage Gardens are easeful, bountiful spaces where abundant blooms intermingle to engage the senses and create the perfect retreat for plant lovers. Aligning utility and beauty in a way that is...
7 Best Hummingbird Plants for the Garden
Hummingbirds are by far the most charismatic and sought-after garden visitor. Whirring jewels that glimmer in the sunlight, hummingbirds bring delight whenever they stop by to sip nectar from...
How to Garden in Shade With Afternoon Sun
Shade gardens with afternoon sun experience the challenge of intense light for a small period of time which is insufficient for most sun plants but can burn many traditional shade plants.Designing a...
Designer Tips for Creating Pacific Northwest-Inspired Landscapes
Pacific Northwest landscapes are dynamic retreats full of textural, sculptural plantings where natural elements are used with intention. These spaces are designed to be balanced and to mimic the...
How to Design a Modern Landscape
Modern landscapes are ordered and cohesive. They are intentional spaces where clean lines and natural elements come together to create balance. The simple plantings and layered, linear beds in a...
The 7 Best Plants Voted by Our Gardening Experts
Want to know the best of the best when it comes to trees, shrubs, perennials, and edible plants? Our experts weighed in on the essential plants they think deserve to be grown in EVERY garden! At...
How to Garden in Dry Shade
Dry shade often occurs under a larger, primary tree layer composed of very tall evergreen or deciduous trees that block the light and cause soils to be dry.Designing a Garden for Dry Shade The...
How to Design a Bohemian Landscape
Bohemian landscapes are wild and free. They are effortless spaces where the change of seasons invites a deeper connection with nature. The textural plantings and layered, flowing beds in a Bohemian...
Creating Containers for the Perfect Outdoor Entertaining Space with Emily Henderson
We were delighted to collaborate with the incredibly talented Designer and Stylist, Emily Henderson, to create a warm and welcoming patio for her River House project. Emily put her trust in the...
From an Unusable Hill to a 5-Star Backyard Resort
Dennis’ 7 Dees Residential Landscape Designer Justin Snodgrass received a call from a potential new client and instantly wowed them with his pleasant demeanor, landscaping knowledge and experience,...












