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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...
5 Unique Landscaping Ideas for Your Kids and Pets
You don’t have to sacrifice beauty for functionality and fun If you have kids or pets, you probably know from experience that your backyard space has more uses than just looking nice. While you, the homeowner, may have ideas and dreams for your yard, sometimes giving...
How To Turn Your Backyard Into an Entertainer’s Paradise This Summer
Summer is meant for the outdoors Despite an uncharacteristically wet Spring, all this extra rain will be well worth it when we can finally enjoy those 80º, sunny days, complete with hiking, swimming, and, our personal favorite, backyard barbecues! Since we only get a...
Five Easy Ways to Kickstart Your Yard Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning time is here! Despite the uncharacteristic cold weather here in Southwest Washington in the past couple of weeks (snow and hail in April?!), warmer weather is finally on the horizon. We can almost smell the roses blooming, feel the 80º sunshine...
Five Plants to Plant Right Now for Summer Bloom
April showers bring May flowers. After some very (and we mean very) late snow and cold weather this April, it’s safe to say that Springtime is finally here. Those early-blooming daffodils are starting to wilt, cherry blossoms have lost their pink petals, and tons of...
Myth-Busting Common Misconceptions About Backyard Water Features
Fountains, and ponds, and bubblers – Oh my! With our clocks set forward and (slightly) less rain in the forecast, Springtime is almost here in the PNW! Spring is one of our favorite seasons – mainly because it’s the hottest time of year in the landscaping biz....
Taking Care of Your Backyard Bubbler, Fountain, or Pond This Spring and Summer
Water feature maintenance is scary … or is it? Back in November, we wrote about why waterfalls are going to be 2022’s hottest landscaping trend, and we stand by that prediction! But, something that might stop a lot of people from getting with the trend and actually...
DO THIS for a Functional and Beautiful Landscape
Want a beautiful yard but you’re not sure where to start? Do this! At Greenhaven Landscapes, we’ve spent the last twenty five years working with clients in an effort to help them realize their landscape design goals. In theory, this might seem like a simple...
Consider These 7 Things Before Starting Your New Landscape Project
Starting a new landscape project? Do this first! There are few things that make us at Greenhaven Landscapes more excited than when we hear folks are getting into a new landscape design project. Yes, landscapes are our business, but to us on a more personal level,...
New Year, New Yard! How Water Features, Lighting, and Other Landscape Upgrades Can Give You The Yard of Your Dreams!
Do your new year resolutions include sprucing up your living space? Our team is full of ideas on how to transform your backyard into one of your dreams. With a few additions and upgrades, your yard will quickly become the highlight of the home, just in time for Spring!
Winter Landscape Tips for Your Vancouver Home
While the cold weather brings many of us to focus indoors, it’s important to ensure all of the hard work that went into your yard during the summer months isn’t wasted. There might not be as many leaves to rake or lawns to mow, but there definitely is a checklist to complete during the Winter months to help prep your yard for the coming seasons. Let Greenhaven help set you up for Springtime success with these quick and easy steps.
Make Sure You Do This When Building A Backyard Waterfall
So you want to build a waterfall. Stack a few rocks, throw in a few plants, and BOOM, you’re done. Right? Well, maybe not. Make sure you do this when building your own backyard waterfall!
Considering a Water Feature for Your Yard? Do This!
Staggering silence of the suburbs got you down? Looking for the serenity and health benefits that adding a water feature to your property can add? Perhaps you’d like to draw in local wildlife or increase the value of your home. Whatever your reason maybe, there are many things to consider when thinking of installing a water feature. Let’s review together!
A Cozy Outdoor Living Space All-Year Long? Do This!
Sure, it gets chilly in the Pacific Northwest, but you can still enjoy your yard all-year long in comfort and style. Let the Greenhaven team show you how you can have the outdoor living space of your dreams!
Why Waterfalls Are 2022’s Most In-Demand Landscape Trend
Learn from Greenhaven how adding a waterfall to your landscape will make your home even more attractive, relaxing, and enjoyable than ever before!
Why Outdoor Lighting Is Important
Enjoy your backyard and outdoor spaces all year-round Swimming pools, backyard games, and gardening are all indicative of warmer months and sunshine. But with fire pits, water features, and professionally designed patio and deck spaces, enjoying your backyard in...
5 Ways Water Features Can Enhance Your Landscapes
Water features can truly take your landscaping design to the next level. And when discussing whether or not to add a water feature to a space, tranquility and relaxation are typically listed as the biggest benefit. While it’s certainly true that these features are...
Your Patio Questions, Answered!
Let the Greenhaven Landscape team answer your most-pressing patio questions, so you can have the outdoor space of your dreams!
Three Things to Know About Water Features for Your Yard
Have you been wondering about how to incorporate a water feature into your yard? Let the Greenhaven team help you better understand the best water features for you and your lifestyle! At Greenhaven, we love water features. In our estimation, there are few elements...