Apogee is committed to providing the highest quality landscaping services while following ecological practices.
Since 2006, Apogee Landscapes has focused on creating beautiful, comfortable, and functional spaces while reducing the negative effects on the environment in the Portland Metro Area. Owner, Michael LaCasa’s intensive study of Environmental Science/Ecosystems is a valuable asset for every project.
Whatever your landscaping needs and desires are, let us help you bring them to reality.
Apogee’s Sustainability Practices
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We focus on establishing Drought Tolerant, Native, and Edible plantings and lawns, as well as installing plants that are useful for both people and wildlife.
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We don’t use harmful chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides.
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We build the soil from the bottom up; incorporating organic amendments and using alternative weed control methods.
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We conserve water wherever possible, knowing that water can be a big concern in Portland.
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We offer downspout disconnections and use Raingardens, Drywells, and Swales to effectively deal with and utilize water on site. We also encourage the shrinking of impervious surfaces, favoring alternatives to these instead.
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We work with you to find the best choices in materials; focusing on the most sustainable choices. Incorporating locally sourced, recycled, reclaimed and salvaged materials.
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We offer FSC certified and Sustainably Harvested wood.
Testimonials
“Highly Recommended.”
Apogee just completed a bamboo removal and cedar fence design/construction job in our residential yard in NE Portland. Awesome results. Michael is laid back and flexible but also very professional- he’s a great listener and will tailor the job to suit your needs.
— M.T.
“Overall an excellent experience.”
Apogee just finished re-landscaping the back of my rental property. Michael met with me and took his time learning about my requirements, presented me with a reasonable design quote and had a good design back to me in a week. I elected to go forward with the landscaping, and the work went according to plan and the results were exactly as promised. Apogee showed up on the day and at the time they said they would and completed the job faster than expected. Overall an excellent experience. I highly recommend Apogee for your landscaping and maintenance needs!
— D.C.
“We have the nicest front yard on our street, maybe even in the whole neighborhood. Thanks to Michael and Apogee.”
These guys worked hard! Within a few days we had our downspouts buried and flowing into a nice little rain garden. They cleaned up our landscaping, scraped off all the moss, added nice soil and planted grass that is really pretty and holds up in the summer sun and winter rains so far.
And our walkway! We picked some really nice pavers and now our mailman is safe from death at our house. I love it so much that I will occasionally kick off my shoes to walk up and down our front pathway…so even and smooth now. We get lots of compliments on our front yard from strangers now.
— S.W.