This Craftsman home, situated on a sunny corner lot in NE Portland, needed a complete landscape renovation. We began by re-designing the front entryway to better match the character of the home, and then surrounding the property with an acid-etch concrete retaining wall to elevate the home from street level. The front yard features a custom cedar-and-steel trellis fence and gate, and is surrounded on both sides by lush plantings.

Gravel paths with steel edging wind from the front yard around the side of the property, with colorful plantings on each side with year-round interest from specimens like sedum, ornamental grasses, coneflower and hydrangea. Per the request of the client, an emphasis was placed on hardy and native plants to reduce water dependency and eliminate the need for lawn. A bluestone patio for entertaining is located alongside a rain-garden, which simultaneously invites beneficial wildlife while sustainably managing stormwater.

The rear of the property features new cedar fencing, driveway and gate, ipe deck and trash enclosure.