Cedar, juniper, and stone are the 3 leading raised bed materials for western Oregon, where beds stay wet from both irrigation and 36 inches of annual rain. Juniper lasts the longest of the woods, at 30 or more years in ground contact. Cedar holds up for 10 to 15...
Concrete pavers, flagstone, and gravel are the 3 most common walkway materials in Portland yards, and each behaves differently through 8 months of Pacific Northwest rain. Pavers give the most stable, repairable surface for main routes. Flagstone brings a natural look...
A paver patio in Portland clay soil needs 8 to 10 inches of excavation below the finished surface, deeper than the 6-inch figure quoted in generic national guides. The extra depth exists because Portland receives about 36 inches of rain per year and much of the metro...
A Portland retaining wall needs a building permit when it stands over 4 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, or when it supports a surcharge. Portland City Code Title 24.70 sets both triggers, and each one catches homeowners who...
In Portland, organic, chemical-free landscape care supports safer outdoor spaces for kids and pets while protecting pollinators and the local ecosystem. Instead of relying on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, organic programs use natural treatments that build...
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