A small backyard can still become one of the most enjoyable parts of your home. In Oregon City, where lot sizes and layouts vary from older neighborhood homes to tighter newer developments, a thoughtfully planned backyard can dramatically improve usability, privacy, and day-to-day enjoyment. At White Oak Landscapes, we help homeowners transform compact backyards in…
Healthy landscapes begin with choosing plants that can thrive in your local climate. Many homeowners in Oregon City fall in love with plants they see online or at garden centers, only to find they struggle once planted in their yard. Temperature swings, winter lows, rainfall patterns, and soil conditions all influence whether plants survive and…
If you live in a hilly town, sloped neighborhood, or rolling countryside, you know how intimidating it can feel when you are trying to landscape. Sloped yards can be difficult to walk on, awkward to work from, and challenging to maintain. They have an increased risk of soil erosion and sliding if handled poorly, which…
Landscape lighting is the secret weapon of landscape design. It’s one of the most affordable ways to elevate your yard, no matter what kind of shape it’s in. The lighting focus for the front yard is mainly safety, traffic flow directions, and curb appeal. The backyard, however, is all about enjoyment. Of course, the lighting…
Rocks and natural stones can do so much to enhance the look of your landscape and solve many everyday landscaping needs. Unlike some trees/shrubs/plants, they look the same year-round, help with stabilization and retainment, and are nature’s sculptures. We’ve put together some information about some of the many different types of rock and stones out…
Do you stroll through your neighborhood eyeing the beautiful landscaping of your neighbors, wishing you could turn your yard into something more than a patch of grass? Landscape planning and design can feel like one of the most daunting parts of homeownership, whether you are a first-time homeowner or have owned a home for years….
5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know Before Building A Retaining Wall Retaining walls are a great way to add value and increase the curb appeal of your home. They can help you create more usable land if you have a sloped property and they can also be used to prevent erosion of soil or water…
A Beautiful Looking Landscaped Property Without Wasting Water! We specialize in drought resistant and drought tolerant landscaping. Drought tolerant landscaping, drought resistant landscaping or Xeriscaping as it’s also known, is a quickly emerging landscaping trend, especially throughout the Oregon City, OR area. Unless you’re property is on a well you are most likely hooked up to…
Home Owner Associations want to see their property well taken care of. Healthy looking grass, neat and tidy flower beds, meticulously trimmed hedges, thriving trees and bushes, and well-maintained accessories such as water features are essential elements for establishing curb appeal. The overall aesthetic of the landscape influences sales, property value, and the satisfaction of…
Backyard landscaping Ideas Without Grass Maintaining your backyard nice and neat can sometimes be challenging. Successfully growing healthy, lush, green, grass can sometimes be a challenge, especially in areas lacking an irrigation system. It’s also a challenge to constantly mow and maintain. Luckily, there are many other options for landscaping, without including grass or other high…
White Oak Landscapes, LLC is a locally owned, full service landscaping company based out of Oregon City, OR and serving the surrounding area. We specialize in hardscaping such as paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, driveways, firepits, and water features. We also install new softscaping including garden bed construction and new plantings, tree and privacy hedge planting, lawn sprinkler system installations, landscape lighting, and more. Property maintenance services include hedge and shrub pruning, mulch installation, and seasonal yard clean ups.
