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# Gardens by Jeffrey Bale

Original Houzz profile: [Gardens by Jeffrey Bale](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardens-by-jeffrey-bale-pfvwus-pf~1451677160)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Portland, OR
- **Serves:** Portland
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2025), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves

Garden designer and stone artist

### Services Provided

- Garden Design

### Areas Served

- Portland

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 10,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Gardens by Jeffrey Bale |
| Address | 1222 N.E. Failing Street, Portland, Oregon 97212, United States |
| Phone | (503) 847-1300 |
| Website | http://www.jeffreygardens.blogspot.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 289 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Gardens by Jeffrey Bale](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardens-by-jeffrey-bale-pfvwus-pf~1451677160)
- **Website:** http://www.jeffreygardens.blogspot.com
- **Phone:** (503) 847-1300

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Golden Trowel Award, Garden Design Magazine

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2025), for Design.

## Selected projects

- [My Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/my-garden-pj-vj~365757)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 46
- [The Adams Shalhoub Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-adams-shalhoub-garden-pj-vj~365731)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 37
- [The Goodfriend Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-goodfriend-garden-pj-vj~366118)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Halls Hill Labyrinth](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/halls-hill-labyrinth-pj-vj~629952)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
- [Jenny Bramhall House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jenny-bramhall-house-pj-vj~1259757)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Garden for a Historic Portland Home
- [Carolyn Brookes Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carolyn-brookes-garden-pj-vj~1259716)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Durand Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/durand-garden-pj-vj~1259729)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Mom's Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mom-s-garden-pj-vj~1082070)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [McChormach Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mcchormach-garden-pj-vj~1082045)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Volkmer Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/volkmer-garden-pj-vj~1082002)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Page Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/page-garden-pj-vj~1081972)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [O'Hearn Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/o-hearn-garden-pj-vj~648666)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Eastberg Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastberg-garden-pj-vj~648645)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Romanelli Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/romanelli-garden-pj-vj~648626)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Smith/Garret Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/smith-garret-garden-pj-vj~366128)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [The Rowan Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-rowan-garden-pj-vj~266317)
  - Location: Portland, OR
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: A medium size home surrounded by lawn is transformed into a series of spaces for relaxing, surrounded by lush plantings and fine stonework. Two fountains add the the sound of water and invite birds in to the garden.
- [Ala Moana Mosaic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ala-moana-mosaic-pj-vj~1259832)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Roland Terry House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roland-terry-house-pj-vj~6451182)
  - Location: Mount Vernon, WA
  - Photos: 32
- [Petit Steps](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/petit-steps-pj-vj~7289147)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Bagetta Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bagetta-garden-pj-vj~6734836)
  - Location: Milwaukie, OR
  - Photos: 8

[See all 43 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardens-by-jeffrey-bale-pfvwus-pf~1451677160)

## Community Q&A

**Q: where do you get the stones from and how much** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: I sorted these from pebbles labeled as "Montana Rainbow Mix" from a local stone sales yard in Portland, Oregon.

**Q: Are the larger stones cemented first?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I've read about the dry concrete method for pebble mosaics, but wondering how one would wet the concrete under larger stones like the ones in this picture? I have a small firepit area that I'd like to do with larger fieldstone and pebble mosaic between them, but this problem is perplexing. Thank you for your time and for sharing your gifts with the world...stunning work!

A: I use Type S Mortar.  Concrete isn't good for setting stone.  I laid the pavers on compacted crushed gravel with a thin layer of mortar on top of that and leveled them with spacers to make sure the gaps were uniform and in line, and then dug out gravel in between and mortared the pebbles in vertically so that they are well embedded and wont pop out over time.

**Q: Bonding agent** *(in Photo Questions)*

What material was used as a bonding agent? It looks wonderful and I would like to try it!

A: Type S Mortar, premixed by the bag.  Just add water and stir...

**Q: What kind and size pebbles. Also what mortar used? So beautiful** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: These are 1 inch Mexican Beach Pebbles.  I set them in Type S Mortar

**Q: hi, i really like this outdoor carpet! do you varnish** *(in Photo Questions)*

i saw this pick by some random chance a few months ago , and i just had to learn as much about pebble mosaics as i could. i was wondering,do you varnish the mosaics when you completed one?

A: I never use varnish, I like how the colors change when it rains.  Varnish looks fake to me.

**Q: What are these small colored stones ?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love this look and I am curious what the small stones are? And what materials, etc where used to hold them in place?   Concrete?

A: Pebbles

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*