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How to Create That Luxury Getaway Feeling Without Leaving Your Backyard
Looking to enjoy your best stay-at-home stay-cation? We’ve got some tips that can elevate your experience from “eh...” to “elegant!” Like most of America, many Pacific Northwesterners are abiding by stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines in order to...
Landscaping for Healthy Living in Camas, WA
We have all heard that time outside is good medicine. Science is behind it. The “outdoor effect” is a real thing. Studies show that being outside, especially in green spaces, can increase well being and happiness while lowering stress. Similarly, landscaping for...
Reduce Stress from COVID-19 In the Peace of Your Own Backyard
The last few weeks have brought a lot of stressful changes to all of us in Clark County, WA. With the outbreak of COVID-19 (also known as novel coronavirus), our lives have been turned upside down. And while the effects of this pandemic are far and wide (particularly,...
A Ridgefield Water Feature that Gives Back to the Community
Greenhaven created a Ridgefield, Washington water feature that delights local residents.
New Lake Oswego Water Feature at The Springs
Greenhaven Inc partnered with The Springs to bring a beautiful new water feature to Lake Oswego.
How to Pick Landscape Plants Without Creating Chaos
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 planned. Yes,...
Design Your Perfect Patio and Outdoor Space
Creative outdoor spaces, such as patios and porches, are excellent ways to create relaxing living spaces in both big and small areas. Patios also elevate a basic backyard into an entertainment destination spot, perfect for family and friends to gather. Outdoor...
The Benefits of Artificial Turf for Your Yard
Artificial turf has come a long way in recent years. The newest artificial turf products look and feel natural and come in a large variety of styles for lots of different applications. Artificial grass is made to look like various grass species and has a backing that...
9 Landscaping Mistakes to Avoid
Experienced gardeners and landscapers have some tricks of the trade that keeps their yards and landscaping looking good throughout the year. We have some landscaping mistakes to avoid when planting along with some tips on how to create your perfect yard....
Fall Lawn Care Basics
Fall lawn care often isn't the first thing we think of to keep our lawns healthy. But now that the cool air of fall (and rain) is upon us and it really is the time to get your lawn and landscaping in order. Fall is a great time to prep your yard so that it can stay...
Landscaping Ideas to Reduce Noise
Use these simple and achievable ideas to turn your way-too-noisy yard into the quiet, peaceful sanctuary of your dreams. Perhaps you’ve been here before. You’re in your yard, either alone or with loved ones, and are hoping to enjoy some peace and quiet. The weather is...
10 Fantastic Landscaping Ideas for Small Yards in Vancouver, WA
It’s no secret that some yards are bigger than others. But, despite that, this does not mean that bigger is necessarily better. In fact, even the smallest yards can be stylish, functional, and act as a deeply sought-after haven for entertaining friends and family, act...
Vancouver, WA Waterfalls and the Benefits of Negative Ions
Have you ever been lucky enough to stand in front of the power of a waterfall? Here in the Pacific Northwest, unlike many other areas in the country, we’re rich with such examples of natural beauty. The largest of them are popular tourist attractions, and the...
Start Your Composting Bin This Fall
Fall with all its vibrant leaf colors is a spectacular time of year, especially in the yard. But often the dropping leaves can create a frustrating problem of what to do when your yard is filled with dead brown leaves. What can you do with all those eyesores that are...
How to Keep Water Features Clean
Water features are one of the most popular things Greenhaven is asked to install. They create a beautiful sound, relaxing environment and can be installed in small or large yards. Visually water features make an impact and will enhance your yard for years. But they...
When Should I Start Spring Cleaning My Landscape?
Spring cleaning your landscape is more than planting a few flowers. Spring is when trees begin to prep themselves for leafing and blooms, grass begins to grow again, and shrubs may need a little TLC from harsh winter weather. It is also the time to evaluate your...
Hardscape Design: The Bones of Landscaping
Pathways, stairs, walls, decks, patios, and driveways are the bones of an outdoor landscape. Outdoor design depends on these elements to create a successful and usable space. Hardscapes, plants, and trees are complementary design elements that create outdoor spaces...
Spring Cleanup Checklist
Spring is just around the corner and good planning and maintenance in spring will create less work and more enjoyment in summer. Here is a quick checklist of things to do in spring so that your summer yard will look fabulous. Prune back any dead and damaged...