The Hawk Meadow Authentic PNW landscape design inspired by Willamette Valley ecological communities. We are a full-service landscape design company based in Northeast Portland. We approach every new landscape design with a "wide-angle" perspective. We like nuance. So we make every effort to get to know you the client, the character and style of your home, and most importantly, the specific site conditions that will make for a successful landscape design.
We love collaborative opportunities to work with talented contractors and craftsmen, and we continue to push against the notion that sophisticated landscape design be only for those with the deepest pockets. We've built our reputation on our extensive knowledge of climate appropriate flora, and use of high-quality materials. We are always mindful of water use in the landscape as water is a precious natural resource, and one that is increasingly costly.
By using plants that are adapted to our specific climate (native and beyond), we can create both low-maintenance and low-water landscapes.
We love collaborative opportunities to work with talented contractors and craftsmen, and we continue to push against the notion that sophisticated landscape design be only for those with the deepest pockets. We've built our reputation on our extensive knowledge of climate appropriate flora, and use of high-quality materials. We are always mindful of water use in the landscape as water is a precious natural resource, and one that is increasingly costly.
By using plants that are adapted to our specific climate (native and beyond), we can create both low-maintenance and low-water landscapes.
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At Garden Stories we approach every new landscape design with a "wide-angle" perspective.
We like nuance.
So we make every effort to get to know you, the client, the character and style of your home, and most importantly, the specific site conditions that will make for a successful landscape design.
Good landscape design is an art and a science.
One informs the other.
We firmly believe in this alchemy as we create gardens that are low-maintenance, long lasting, balance both function and beauty, and that are firmly integrated within the context of your home, region, and lifestyle.
We like nuance.
So we make every effort to get to know you, the client, the character and style of your home, and most importantly, the specific site conditions that will make for a successful landscape design.
Good landscape design is an art and a science.
One informs the other.
We firmly believe in this alchemy as we create gardens that are low-maintenance, long lasting, balance both function and beauty, and that are firmly integrated within the context of your home, region, and lifestyle.
Our goal is to make the design process as clear, coherent, and relevant to your needs as possible.
Good garden design involves harmonizing hard surfaces, structures, and plants in pleasing proportions.
Good design is the foundation of a successful landscape.
We work with many talented carpenters, and craftsmen, and love collaborating on projects with other builders and designers.
We are happy to work with your preferred builder or recommend one of ours.
A new landscape, unlike a new house, takes time to mature.
Good garden design involves harmonizing hard surfaces, structures, and plants in pleasing proportions.
Good design is the foundation of a successful landscape.
We work with many talented carpenters, and craftsmen, and love collaborating on projects with other builders and designers.
We are happy to work with your preferred builder or recommend one of ours.
A new landscape, unlike a new house, takes time to mature.
The first question you may ask when considering changes to your landscape is: should I hire a designer?.
The first question you may ask when considering changes to your property is: should I hire a designer?
If your aim is to replace a fence or install a simple paver patio then hiring a landscape contractor is adequate.
Similar to hiring a contractor or carpenter to build a shed, you most likely won't be hiring an architect.
If you are thinking of taking on something more complex it's probably a good idea to look into working with a professional designer.
The first question you may ask when considering changes to your property is: should I hire a designer?
If your aim is to replace a fence or install a simple paver patio then hiring a landscape contractor is adequate.
Similar to hiring a contractor or carpenter to build a shed, you most likely won't be hiring an architect.
If you are thinking of taking on something more complex it's probably a good idea to look into working with a professional designer.
We will meet with you at your property to discuss what you want from your space, and how to best achieve your goals.
We will assess the site, discuss your ideas and possibly suggest some of ours.
We will show you examples of our work, and explain our process from design to implementation.
After the consultation we will provide you a design proposal, outlining concepts and details that will be represented in the proposed design.
If you accept the design proposal we will begin by surveying the property to create a basemap for our design.
We will assess the site, discuss your ideas and possibly suggest some of ours.
We will show you examples of our work, and explain our process from design to implementation.
After the consultation we will provide you a design proposal, outlining concepts and details that will be represented in the proposed design.
If you accept the design proposal we will begin by surveying the property to create a basemap for our design.
If you want to improve the ecological value of your yard, the first thing you usually want to do is remove the lawn.
Lawns are resource intensive to maintain, and need to be restored every few years if they are heavily used.
The lawn industry has made grass seed farmers in the Willamette Valley very rich, and in turn we have lost some the finest Oak grassland habitat in the PNW.
So yes, there are a thousand reasons to remove your lawn, especially if it's in the front yard, but all situations are unique, and a lawn might make sense if you want a nice soft area to recreate on.
Lawns are resource intensive to maintain, and need to be restored every few years if they are heavily used.
The lawn industry has made grass seed farmers in the Willamette Valley very rich, and in turn we have lost some the finest Oak grassland habitat in the PNW.
So yes, there are a thousand reasons to remove your lawn, especially if it's in the front yard, but all situations are unique, and a lawn might make sense if you want a nice soft area to recreate on.
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