If you’re dealing with puddles that linger in your lawn long after it rains, you’re not alone. Standing water in a backyard is one of the most common landscaping problems for homeowners in Oregon City, West Linn, and other nearby communities. It’s more than just an eyesore—poor drainage can kill your grass, attract pests, damage…
If you’re constantly dealing with a wet, muddy, or waterlogged lawn, you’re not alone—especially in the Pacific Northwest. Poor lawn drainage is a common issue for homeowners in Oregon City and surrounding areas. Not only does standing water create a mess, but it can also kill your grass, damage plant roots, and lead to long-term…
A dry creek bed, also known as an arroyo or dry stream, is a landscaping feature that simulates a natural watercourse but it only fills with water during periods of heavy rain. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it serves practical purposes such as managing stormwater runoff, preventing erosion, and guiding rainwater away from structures. For Oregon…
If you’re dealing with drainage issues such as standing water, soggy lawns, or soil erosion, a rain garden could be the solution you need. Rain gardens are not only functional but also beautiful, blending seamlessly into landscapes while managing water runoff effectively. They are especially beneficial in regions like Clackamas County, Oregon, where heavy rains…
In Clackamas County, Oregon, the combination of frequent heavy rains, clay-rich soils, and diverse terrain creates unique drainage challenges for homeowners. Poor water management can lead to issues such as standing water, soggy lawns and gardens, erosion on slopes, and even structural damage to foundations. Fortunately, with the right drainage solutions, you can safeguard your…
White Oak Landscapes 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.
