by Val Hooks | May 11, 2023 | Landscape Design, Ponds and Water Features
We in the Pacific Northwest love our water. You will often find us on or near water – kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, or fishing. Backyard koi ponds are a great way to bring beauty and enjoyment to your outdoor living space. Whether you’re looking for an...
by Val Hooks | Feb 27, 2023 | Landscape Design, Landscape Tips
If you love spending time outdoors in your yard but don’t love feeling like you’re on display for the neighborhood, then this post is for you. We’ll share five secrets to creating privacy in your yard so you can enjoy some peace and quiet. Whether...
by Val Hooks | Mar 1, 2020 | Landscape Design
It might have been the eagle that started it all. On a road in Ridgefield, Washington you may have driven past this lovely wood animal paradise. With multiple waterfalls, streams, and bridges this long meandering stream flows along a main road in Ridgefield. The space...
by Val Hooks | Feb 8, 2020 | Landscape Design
Lake Oswego water features are well known in the Portland metro area. If you have been out and about in Lake Oswego recently you might have seen this new addition to the picturesque community. Greenhaven was excited to build this large Lake Oswego water feature as a...
by Val Hooks | Jan 7, 2020 | Landscape Design
Picking landscape plants is like a symphony. Blend the right plants into your yard and you have a beautiful yard year-round. Pick the wrong ones and you have chaos. Those artful “eclectic” gardens can often devolve into a jumbled mess if not carefully...