Backyard Landscaping

Thoughtfully Designed Backyard Landscapes for Portland Metro Homes

Backyard Landscaping for Oregon City Area and Portland Suburbs
We’ve designed and built custom backyard landscapes for homes across the Portland metro area

Your backyard is where the home really gets used. It is where families gather, where pets spend time, and where outdoor space should feel comfortable and functional, not like an afterthought. At White Oak Landscapes, we design and build backyard landscaping that fits how you live and stands up to everyday use in Pacific Northwest conditions.

We work with homeowners throughout Oregon City and the surrounding Portland metro area, including West Linn, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Tualatin, Damascus, and nearby neighbourhoods. Every backyard project starts with how the space is used, along with site conditions like drainage, slopes, privacy, and access. We design each yard specifically for the property instead of repeating the same layouts from one job to the next.

Why backyard landscaping matters

In our experience, homeowners usually reach out for a few common reasons:

    • Their backyard feels underused or disconnected from the home
    • Drainage or grading issues are limiting how the space can be enjoyed
    • There is no defined area for seating, entertaining, or relaxing
    • The landscape is difficult to maintain or no longer fits their needs
    • They want to create a more functional and enjoyable outdoor living space

A well designed backyard makes outdoor space easier to use and more enjoyable day to day. Thoughtful layout, proper grading, and durable materials help create areas that feel comfortable, safe, and practical over the long term.

If you’d like to schedule a consultation with us to discuss your landscaping design or installation ideas we’d be happy to meet with you.  Please call 503-387-7311 or fill out our online form and we’ll get right back to you

Finished Backyard Landscapes Built by Our Team

Our team has transformed backyards for properties across Oregon City and nearby communities

Backyard Designs Suited to Local Portland Area Conditions

Backyard landscaping in this area comes with its own considerations. Drainage patterns, changing grades, privacy concerns, and limited access are common, especially on established properties where the yard has evolved over time.

We design and build backyards with those conditions in mind. That means thoughtful grading, reliable drainage solutions, durable materials, and plant selections that perform well in local growing zones. The goal is an outdoor space that feels comfortable to use now and continues to function properly as seasons and needs change.

Backyard landscaping services we offer

We provide complete backyard landscaping services, including:

Whether you are refreshing an underused backyard or starting with a full redesign, we plan each project around your property, your priorities, and how the space needs to work day to day.

See Backyard Landscape Ideas Fast With AI

One of the biggest challenges with backyard landscaping is visualizing how the space will look and feel once everything is in place. To make that easier, we offer an AI landscape design visualizer.

You can upload a photo of your backyard, select the features you are considering, and see realistic design concepts applied directly to your property. This allows you to explore layout options, compare ideas, and understand how different elements work together before settling on a final direction.

The visualizer also generates a preliminary cost range based on the features you choose. It is meant as an early planning tool, giving you helpful insight upfront so you can move forward with clearer expectations before construction begins.

Backyard Projects from Real Oregon City Area Homes

Many homeowners come to us because their backyard feels disconnected from the home or simply is not being used the way they want. Overgrown areas, awkward layouts, or spaces that never quite came together are common starting points. With a clear plan and proper installation, the difference is often immediate.

Clients tell us their backyard becomes more comfortable to spend time in, easier to move through, and better suited to everyday use. Those outcomes come from careful planning, solid construction, and paying attention to how the space is meant to function, not just how it looks on day one.

What to Expect for Backyard Landscaping Costs in Our Area

Backyard landscaping costs can vary widely across the region. The size of the yard, access to the space, grading and drainage requirements, and the materials involved all play a role in the overall investment.

To help set realistic expectations, we created a detailed landscaping price guide based on real backyard projects completed locally. It breaks down what different budget ranges can typically support and gives you a practical starting point before design and planning begin.

Why Homeowners Choose White Oak Landscapes

Our clients want to work with a contractor they can rely on. Someone who shows up when they say they will, communicates clearly, and takes the time to do the work the right way.

White Oak Landscapes is a locally owned, fully insured company with hands on experience working on residential properties throughout the region. That experience shows in the details, from proper site preparation and drainage planning to clean, durable finishes that hold up over time. We respect your property while we work and stand behind what we build.

Our backyard landscaping service areas

We provide backyard landscaping throughout:

Ready to improve your backyard?

If you are planning a backyard landscaping project and want straightforward advice, realistic expectations, and solutions that fit local conditions, we would be happy to help.

Start with a consultation or explore ideas using our landscape visualizer. Either way, we will help you understand what is possible for your property and how to move forward with confidence.

What Clients Say About Their Backyards

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