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…
Oregon homeowners often face the challenge of landscaping properties with uneven or sloped terrain. Whether you have a sloped backyard, an elevated front yard above your driveway, or a walk-out basement with a higher surrounding yard, managing elevation changes can seem a little overwhelming. However, with the right strategies, these challenges can be transformed into…
Maintaining a high-value property requires more than basic landscape care—it demands a specialized team that understands the intricate landscaping and grounds maintenance needs of luxury estates. For affluent homeowners in Oregon City, West Linn, Lake Oswego, and Tualatin, finding the right landscape maintenance company can be difficult but it’s important to preserving both the beauty…
Replacing an old, rotting timber retaining wall not only improves the stability and safety of your landscape but also offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your property’s beauty, functionality, and curb appeal. Timber walls, while popular for their initial affordability and natural look, often face issues like rot, warping, and pest damage. If your existing…
In Oregon, retaining walls are more than a functional necessity—they’re an opportunity to enhance the beauty, usability, and value of your property. With Oregon’s diverse terrain and unique environmental needs, a well-designed retaining wall can transform a sloped or uneven area into a stunning, functional landscape. Whether you’re looking to add curb appeal, create outdoor…
WHAT IS MULCH? Mulch is any material that covers the ground’s surface to form a protective layer. It’s designed to mimic what happens typically in nature when plant debris and fallen leaves blanket the soil. When you add mulch to your landscape and garden, it creates healthier soil by conserving moisture, reducing erosion, stabilizing temperatures,…
You spend time, energy, and money trying to make your yard beautiful, but it’s hard work, and you’d rather be enjoying the space instead of ticking off that lawn care maintenance checklist. But what can you do? Scaling back on the mowing schedule leaves the grass too long, and cutting down on watering leaves it…
Do you dream of a beautiful backyard where you could spend your time relaxing and entertaining friends but feel hopelessly lost when you look out the window at the size of your yard? Here are a few ideas to show you how a few key changes can make the most out of your small backyard. …
Even for the most veteran gardeners, landscaping and gardening can feel like a rollercoaster ride. One minute, your yard is beautiful and lush, full of thriving greenery, and the next, leaves are falling early, and things just aren’t blooming the way they’re supposed to. Plants, trees, and shrubs can be temperamental, high-maintenance, and fussy at…
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.
