What began with a bold choice in house color led to a lush, deep red inspiration to paint palate of this urban perennial garden, elegantly showcasing five majestic Japanese maples and blending beautifully with the existing architecture and colors of the property. The idea for this garden started with the rich shade of red we […]
Fulfilling the requirements of beauty and safety, this pondless stream takes advantage of gravity to create a babbling brook down artfully placed boulders and greenery. Water features are a great way to bring a natural melody to any creative landscape. This Portland client had just two wishes, a special alternative to his bland, boring lawn, […]
The premise of ditching the traditional bland, boring lawn in favor of a low maintenance, drought-tolerant alternative is gaining in popularity, especially here in the Pacific Northwest where rainy winters and hot dry summer reign. Oregonians are embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle in their landscape and xeriscape designs and we are happy to be a part […]
Hardscapes and softscapes should melt together, as a path melts into the forest. Rocks or boulders should be placed to appear as if they were pushed up from below by forces of nature and then softened by time. There’s a balance between what’s natural and what’s imposed, and at Creative Landscapes, Inc., we listen to […]
Using an artistic eye and extensive knowledge, this mature Japanese maple located in Lake Oswego was restored to proper beauty and sits silhouetted by the afternoon sun. The health of the tree and consideration for the surroundings went into this worthwhile restoration.
Using equal parts arborist, artist and expertise, there’s a certain philosophy behind pruning. Depending on the type of tree or shrub, we understand the arborist’s approach without compromising the plant’s health or the artful landscape design in which it fits.
The bold choice to remove a wall led to a restoration of a garden slope that lent itself to improved drainage and a more interesting setting for the plants to be appreciated in. This drought-tolerant design is a great low maintenance option and only needs watering 7-8 times through the summer. Xeriscape gardens use environmental […]
Working with an existing Chinese palm tree and an Asian accented Craftsmen home, this native inspired garden incorporates many indigenous elements of the Pacific Northwest with a more eastern sensibility. This garden attracts many hummingbirds and pollinators while boasting full, amazing color spring through late fall. This landscape design fuses traditions from Japanese gardens – […]
Color and texture fill this low maintenance drought tolerant garden accented with boulders and gravel. This garden is an example of xeriscaping – landscaping in a way that reduces the need for supplemental water, ideal for our Pacific Northwest summers.
Believe it or not, our moderate climate with its cool rainy winters and dry hot summers is an ideal setting for a Mediterranean-inspired garden. Many of our clients in Portland’s central residential neighborhoods are choosing to take out their traditional lawns in favor of this drought-tolerant option. After taking out the lawn, we created a […]
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