--- title: "The White Pear LLC, Design & Build — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/the-white-pear-llc-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~504270160 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~504270160.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The White Pear LLC, Design & Build" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6343413e04078055_0035-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Portland, Oregon 97203, United States" latitude: 45.5889 longitude: -122.7347 phone: "(503) 283-1016" website: http://www.thewhitepear.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 41 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 26 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # The White Pear LLC, Design & Build Original Houzz profile: [The White Pear LLC, Design & Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/the-white-pear-llc-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~504270160) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Aloha, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, McMinnville, Bethany, Tualatin, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Cedar Mill, Rockcreek, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, Garden Home-Whitford, West Slope, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, King City, Battleground, Brush Prairie, Camus, Five Corners, Hazel Dell, Marylhurst, Minnehaha, Ridgefield, Salmon Creek, Vancouver, Walnut Grove, Washougal - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (41 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2018–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - High-end Our passion is to inspire, and to help people make their gardens and outdoor living spaces more beautiful, healthy, and functional. We design & build — trim & prune — dig & plant — furniture & fabrics. We believe time spent in the garden is the best daily rejuvenator for our fast-paced lives. At The White Pear, we take care of all your garden and outdoor living needs: Design & Build—Pinch & Prune—Dig & Plant—Mow & Blow—Furnishings & Fabrics. Each outdoor living space is a collaboration of our client’s aesthetic, lifestyle, character of the site, and our experience in capturing the essence of it all. As a garden is ever evolving, we strive to build lasting relationships, and to exceed expectations both yours and ours. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Pool Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Swimming Pool Design - Custom Water Features - Gazebo Design & Construction - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - Project Management - Drafting - Pond Construction - Potted Plants ### Areas Served - Portland - Hillsboro - Beaverton - Tigard - Aloha - Lake Oswego - Oregon City - McMinnville - Bethany - Tualatin - Happy Valley - Milwaukie - Cedar Mill - Rockcreek - Cedar Hills - West Haven-Sylvan - Garden Home-Whitford - West Slope - Clackamas - Raleigh Hills - King City - Battleground - Brush Prairie - Camus - Five Corners - Hazel Dell - Marylhurst - Minnehaha - Ridgefield - Salmon Creek - Vancouver - Walnut Grove - Washougal ### Typical Job Cost $2,000 - 200,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The White Pear LLC, Design & Build | | Address | Portland, Oregon 97203, United States | | Phone | (503) 283-1016 | | Website | http://www.thewhitepear.com | | License Number | UBI\# 604-832-811 | | Followers on Houzz | 26 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/holly.stickley.9 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/holly-stickley/11/812/12b ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The White Pear LLC, Design & Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/the-white-pear-llc-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~504270160) - **Website:** http://www.thewhitepear.com - **Phone:** (503) 283-1016 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2018–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-pfvwus-pf~1830530549) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 41 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 48.0 - Communication: 49.0 - Value: 47.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Suzanne Elstad, Sept. 2025** > Holly is fantastic. She has an amazing eye for design and a wealth of plant knowledge. I love the beautiful design she came up with for our front yard. Highly recommend her **★★★★★ — Vilija Marshall, Sept. 2025** > Holly was great to work with from the get-go. I inherited a big yard with nothing but weeds. She immediately had ideas and a vision. She took all of my wants, wishes and concerns into consideration and turned them into a gorgeous design! She answered all my questions about plants and process in between. I am blown away, and I LOVE it!! It’s hard to believe this is going to be my garden. Highly recommend Holly at The White Pear! **★★★★★ — ksmithseattle, June 2025** > We really enjoyed working with Holly on our recent landscape redesign project at our beach house. She was a perfect fit for the cottage garden aesthetic we wanted that we know will grow and evolve into the mature garden of our dreams. Our project required a complete demolition of the previous landscaping followed by an installation of a cobblestone patio, retaining wall, several paths, a new fence and over 200 new plantings. Holly was super easy to work with from the design phase all the way through plant placement and we can't say enough about her amazing team! Thank you! **Comment from The White Pear LLC, Design & Build:** > Thank you so much Katie! It was great working with you and Steve. I'm so happy for you both that it finally became a reality. I can't wait to take photos next season. Thanks for everything! **★★★★★ — Kyle Sweeney, April 2025** > Holly was so wonderful to work with! She has such an amazing eye for how to beautify and optimize a space—trust her process, and you won’t be disappointed! I can’t recommend the white pear enough for your landscape design needs. **Comment from The White Pear LLC, Design & Build:** > Thank you Kyle! It was fun working with you on your veggie garden area design, and in time for your wedding! All the best to you & Sam! **★★★★★ — Ray Redburn, April 2025** > I wanted beautiful landscaping for 2 bedroom WW II era bungalow in North Portland. My hope: Make it one of the two most beautiful landscapes in the neighborhood, something to brighten the look and feel of the entire double-long block. > > First, my gardener wife and I drove all the blocks in North Portland, looking for the most beautiful yard. When we found one that stood out from ALL the others, we knocked on the front door and asked the owner who designed it. Answer: Holly Stickley of White Pear. > > I called Holly immediately and set an appointment to meet us at the property. She listened well to our wants and don’t wants, then gave us several new-to-us ideas. Next she created a great design. Because there were so many different plants of different sizes in the design, I can't imagine going to a commercial nursery, finding the particular plants and then transporting all of them to the house. And then, the amount of work to plant them. Holly arranged for all of that, including a contractor to prepare the ground and install highly efficient drip irrigation to lower the water bills while feeding the plants more appropriately. Finally, she oversaw the plantings so everything went precisely according to design. Even better than I’d hoped for! > > Thanks to Holly, we now have a splendid assortment of attractive plants and trees. Holly’s designer eye gave us the landscaping that definitely improves the look and value of the property. > > A 10 on a 10-scale for sure! **Comment from The White Pear LLC, Design & Build:** > Thank you Ray! It was a pleasure working with you. It all pulled together very nicely. **★★★★★ — abonin36, Dec. 2024** > Holly and Savannah did an incredible job. Definitely, by far, the best looking front and back yard in our 280-home development: or in our 40 years as homeowners all over the US. We get compliments almost daily and requests for a tour. Great to work with and worth the cost. Many landscape companies tell you they can design your yard. However, they do not have a professionally trained designer on staff, and it ends up being a rehash of similar projects they did elsewhere. You really need someone whose job it is to just do design and suggest the best company to execute the plan. Look on her website to see the classy, elegant and flowing designs. Holly suggests the type and location for trees and shrubs that are best for the locale and personally comes with her team the day of the install. She works with you regarding the selection and design of the type, materials and layout for the stairs, retaining walls, pavers, lighting, ground cover or anything else you need that fits your budget. She and her team have an option to come to your home quarterly to oversee and maintain your investment. For the serious homeowner who sees their home as an investment, choosing The White Pear is a no brainer. **Comment from The White Pear LLC, Design & Build:** > Thank you Al & Ginger, It was so fun to work with you on this project and quite challenging with all the steep slopes! I'm very pleased with the way it all turned out, and I look forward to watching it grow and mature as we make our periodic visits to check on things. **★★★★★ — Kerrie Denner, May 2024** > I knew straightaway that Holly was the perfect fit for my project. During her initial consult she immediately addressed the problem areas and provided solutions. She was able to deftly create a cohesive design, linking three distinct areas that I had struggled with for a few years. She took time in the design process to work with me to fine tune the details. She also provided an excellent crew who is executing the vision. I cannot wait to see the finished project! **Comment from The White Pear LLC, Design & Build:** > Thank you Kerrie! It was a pleasure working with you to create a cohesive design, with an easy flow through your three garden areas, and blending and adding on to your existing plant material and hardscape. **★★★★★ — Pamela Cournoyer, Dec. 2023** > We absolutely love our backyard! As you can see from the photos, we are very proud of our newly Holly-designed yard. I could not imagine it looking as incredible as it does right now. Your eye for Design is such a gift and blessing - as you can see from the before photo. Thank you, thank you, thank you! **Comment from The White Pear LLC, Design & Build:** > Hi Pam! You're very welcome! Glad you're enjoying your new outdoor space. It'll be nice when you get the hot tub in. ~ Holly **★★★★★ — Janet Tanney, Dec. 2023** > Holly's landscape plan was gorgeous!! The plant material colors, shapes, sizes, and symmetry evoked the inviting cottage ambiance I was longing for and her paver/gravel solution along the north side of my home was aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. **Comment from The White Pear LLC, Design & Build:** > Thank you Janet! It's been a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Ramona Swaney, April 2023** > To Holly and crew, thank you for your vision and work in transforming my entire outdoor space. I have such pride and gratitude for having yards that I can enjoy for the very first time since being in my home. Everyone who walks by compliments on the changes made and I can’t wait to show it to all my loved ones and friends. Thanks for listening, planning, keeping a cleaned up job site, and being thorough. Your careful design with plant placement and the way the crew made the walls and stairs look is amazing. Working with The White Pear was such a great experience and I can’t thank you enough! **★★★★★ — Cynthia Gulick, April 2023** > I had an excellent experience with this landscaping design company. They listened to my ideas and preferences and worked with me to create a design that was better than I had imagined. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and dedicated to making sure I was happy with the final result. > > The team was knowledgeable and provided helpful guidance throughout the entire process. They were able to incorporate all of my requests and create a beautiful outdoor space that exceeded my expectations. They were also able to work with my budget to make sure I got the most return possible on my investment. > > I was impressed by their attention to detail and their commitment to quality. The finished project is lovely, and they accomplished the work quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend this landscaping design company to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space. They are experts in their field and are committed to delivering exceptional results. Five stars all the way! **Comment from The White Pear LLC, Design & Build:** > Thank you so much Cynthia! It was a wonderful experience working with you. I'm glad you are happy with the results, and I look forward to staying in touch and watching it grow in. **★★★★★ — Michaela Downs, March 2023** > When we purchased our home we knew that the yard had long been neglected. Holly at The White Pear has been an enormous asset to us as we revive the property. She connected us with very professional and dependable landscapers, designed a functional update to our current layout and sourced beautiful plants, shrubs and trees. She also referred me to an excellent arborist. If you’re looking to upgrade your yard, I would recommend working with The White Pear. ## Selected projects - [Raleigh Hills Home, Portland. OR](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raleigh-hills-home-portland-or-pj-vj~7022872) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 5 - Description: Modern landscape design featuring a zig zag, angular Belgard paver walkway, Belgard paver retaining walls and planter boxes with windmill palms and Hameln ornamental grasses. - [Brush Prairie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brush-prairie-pj-vj~7102043) - Location: Brush Prairie, WA - Photos: 1 - [Vancouver, WA Historic 1912 Craftsman Style House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vancouver-wa-historic-1912-craftsman-style-house-pj-vj~2205632) - Location: Vancouver, WA - Photos: 18 - Description: It was a pleasure to work on the landscape design for this gorgeous, historic Vancouver home. The homeowners were not happy with their existing landscape —mismatched plants, lack of cohesiveness, and a drab side yard, which was especially fun to design. We chose an all-white pallet—white tulips and white candytuft in the spring, with white alliums, white shasta daisies, and white hydrangeas in the summer. Curving the stone path enabled pockets for planting, and a classic architectural bubbler fo… - [Landscape Design Drawings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-design-drawings-pj-vj~7595032) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Canby installation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/canby-installation-pj-vj~7102061) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Winter Install In The Wine Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winter-install-in-the-wine-country-pj-vj~7597616) - Location: Dayton, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: A January Installation of a modern residential landscape in Dundee, Oregon. - [Flora Grubb Visit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flora-grubb-visit-pj-vj~7356957) - Location: Marina del Rey, CA - Photos: 1 - [Flora & Fauna](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flora-and-fauna-pj-vj~1273677) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 21 - Description: Flowering plant material used in The White Pear landscape designs. - [The White Pear at Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-white-pear-at-work-pj-vj~7413697) - Location: Hillsboro, OR - Photos: 1 - [Lake Oswego, Oregon Cottage Style Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-oswego-oregon-cottage-style-garden-pj-vj~2724583) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: For the design of their front landscape, the homeowner's asked if I could retain the length of the grass areas on both sides of the driveway, so their daughter could continue to play soccer in the front yard. In order to do that, and add interest and beauty, I generously opened up and curved all the beds, and added a new bed along the right side hedge. The new bed shapes did not impede the length of the grass, but allowed space for new plant material. A cherished dogwood tree, and a weeping Japa… - [Portland, Oregon Cottage Style Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portland-oregon-cottage-style-garden-design-pj-vj~2205779) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 10 - [Portland, Oregon Dry Rock Creek Bed & Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portland-oregon-dry-rock-creek-bed-and-garden-design-pj-vj~2229595) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 6 - Description: To address an ongoing issue of hillside springs eroding the soil down a lengthy side yard, creating a boggy muddy mess, a dry rock creek bed was designed using the French drain technique with multiple dry wells below the decorative rocks to capture the excess water. One challenge was curving the path through mature plantings in a natural manner, and carefully transplanting 10 adult blueberry bushes that were bearing fruit at the time. The White Pear incorporated new and existing plant material t… - [Beaverton Installation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beaverton-installation-pj-vj~6199917) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Portland, Oregon Tropical Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portland-oregon-tropical-garden-design-pj-vj~2246344) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: Yes, you can have a tropical garden in the Pacific Northwest. There are lots of hardy plants that give a tropical flair—musa basjoo hardy banana, tetrapanax papyrifer, eucomis pineapple lily, acanthus mollis, and bamboo to name a few. In my own backyard, the only plants that are tender are the cannas and phormiums. I usually bring the pots of phormiums into the garage, and the cannas I cover with compost, burlap or straw. I kept the expanse of grass for our two adorable doggies and to have space… - [Lots Of Pots](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lots-of-pots-pj-vj~1261862) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 16 - Description: Potted designs—mini gardens and immediate gratification! The first to be taken into consideration is the style of the house, and the style of the pot, then placement, color, and shape. For plant choices we design for the style of the pot, balance, texture, color, and focal point. - [Battle Ground, WA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/battle-ground-wa-pj-vj~6372569) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Video of the landscape installation for a Battle Ground home. - [On The Lake in Lake Oswego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-lake-in-lake-oswego-pj-vj~6865660) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Traditional Northwest Garden Style, Ridgefield, WA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-northwest-garden-style-ridgefield-wa-pj-vj~5833300) - Location: Ridgefield, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: During our initial consultation, the homeowners mentioned to me that they liked to sit under this particular tree. They would drag their chairs and hammock out to relax under the tree in the late afternoon. I thought it would be lovely and more functional, if we built a patio for them to have a defined area to lounge under their tree. We chose decomposed crushed granite, because of its natural old world look and feel. In a few years, the boxwoods will eventually fill in and they'll be trimmed to… - [Camus, WA Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/camus-wa-landscape-design-pj-vj~2237924) - Location: Camas, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: The design challenge for this project was the long narrow backyard that was split into two sections. The first year, I designed both sides of the backyard and around the pond and waterfall feature, and the side garden. The following year I designed the front garden landscape, utilizing as much of the existing plant material as possible. For two years, The White Pear has helped the homeowners maintain the beauty of their garden. - [Metropolitan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/metropolitan-pj-vj~6008802) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Planting pots demonstration at the Metropolitan condominium roof top terrace. It was a super hot day, but we had fun talking plants with wine and nibbles, while bossa nova music wafted through the air. 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I would love to know the name of the paint chip. A: Hi Tamara, I do not know the paint color. I'm a landscape designer. Thanks. **Q: can I ask what is the tree with the green bright leaves** *(in Photo Questions)* What small tree is the one in with the other plants in the flower bed A: Hi Lu, The tree is Cercis canadensis. It's either 'Rising Sun' or 'Hearts of Gold'. **Q: What are the small plants in the front to the left of the huecherra?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Brett, The small dark plants left of the heuchera are Euphorbia Blackbird. I hope that helps you. Holly **Q: Lovely!** *(in Photo Questions)* Is that deutzia Chardonnay Pearls behind the tulips? A: Thanks Nancy, Yes it is Deutzia gracilis 'Chardonnay Pearls'. **Q: Our new side yard** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the plant shown that provides a green wall backdrop? A: Good. To keep it formal it needs to be pruned at least twice a year. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*