Front yard forest landscaping

January is a much anticipated month for me! I welcome some downtime after the excitement of the holidays to sit by the fire, reflect and plan for the opening of…

There are various ways to merge your garden with the forest backing it. Plants are the most versatile option for this. I think of the woodland edge planting as a painting's frame that emphasizes the forest and connects the wooded area with the garden. Read my tips for designing planting areas along the woodland edge in the blog.

Trees are very beneficial in that they help clean the air, shelter wildlife, reduce noise pollution, and much more. Adding trees to your property can greatly increase your property value. Instead of planting just one tree, why not plant an entire forest? Even if you do not have much land, you can have your own micro-forest. Here are the steps for how to plant a forest. Time of YearThe best time of year to plant trees is during the fall or early spring (after the threat of freezing has…

If you want to know how to make a woodland garden you are not alone. Woodland gardens are perfect places to relax, play and encourage wildlife. You don't need large trees or a huge garden to create a woodland garden. Here we show you how!

We recently started creating outdoor spaces in the woods so we are sharing how we cleared wood space to create more space for our home and patio

Starting a new garden from scratch can be daunting, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to create exactly what you want. The vision I had for my new garden (two […]

Maybe it’s the photo-ready Oregon light, or the abundant Northwestern green at every turn, but something about Portland makes for exquisite landscapes. Take a look below to see a few our favorite Yardzen landscape designs from the Portland area. 01 WOODSY MODERN The trick with slopes is to work with... Read more »