Portland Landscaping Service- Ross NW Watergardens
A family landscape firm serving Portland since 1999.
If you want a distinctive landscape that will improve with age then Ross NW Watergardens is the Portland, Oregon area landscaping service for you.
What kind of landscaping project do you have in mind?
From a simple landscape renovation to a fantastic outdoor living space, all our projects are built by the same skilled crew of craftsmen. You will appreciate our attention to detail and insistence on quality.
Just as much, though, you will benefit from the relationship we offer. Let's collaborate to build and then nurture a great landscape that really works for you!
As a full service landscape design/build firm we can handle almost any project. We enjoy all sorts, from irrigation systems to paver patios and complete landscape remodels.
Our specialty, though, is natural residential landscapes with an emphasis on hardscape and water features. But not to worry, even if you don't want a water feature we would love to work with you!
Video: Landscaping Portfolio
Portland Oregon landscaping from Ross NW Watergardens that improves with age!
Contact Joe or Ben. Or enter your email and we will contact you to set up a landscape consultation!
Landscape Construction
Our landscaping crew is made up of skilled craftsmen. Our landscapers and masons have been with us for years and have decades of combined experience. Your landscape project, large or small, will be overseen by Joe Bowen- the owner of Ross NW Watergardens. Your family's landscape can be trusted to our family of landscapers! Check out our landscape project portfolio to see what your landscaping can be.
What does a full service landscape contractor, like Ross NW Watergardens, offer? Below you will find more about the many ways we can help your landscape grow!
Landscape Hardscaping
Custom stone work, paver patios and walkways, fire pits, retaining walls, boulder settings- all of these hardscape elements can have a place in your landscape. Our team takes pride in doing hardscape the right way. From the choice of materials to installation methods, Ross NW Watergardens is dedicated to quality landscapes
Japanese Gardens
Japanese landscaping is perfect for Portland. We have similar weather, plant material- and even a few landscapers with the skill and experience to build great Japanese landscapes. Check out this review to see why we feel we are one of them!
We utilize our local materials in a way that evokes Japanese gardens. Want a truly authentic Japanese landscape? Let us work with you and our favorite landscape architect to make that a reality.
Irrigation Systems
Keep your landscape green and happy. We design and install quality sprinkler systems using Rainbird, Hunter, and Toro components. Contact us today to find out about low water use sprinkler systems. Irrigation winterizing and checkups also available!Landscape Water Features
Water features started it all for Ross NW Watergardens. Our ponds feature state-of-the-art pumps and filtration systems. Your water feature should be be beautiful and smart! Check out our water feature page, portfolio, and educational blog posts. You can even watch a video of us making a koi pond!
Landscaping in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego is a fantastic place to live! The city of Lake Oswego, OR does a great job of protecting it's water, land, and urban forest. This does, however, make completing a landscaping project extra challenging. Ross NW Watergardens has many completed projects in Lake Oswego. We know what codes and regulations come into play and are comfortable working with the city. Use our experience to your advantage!
"Dry stack" wall in Lake Oswego.
Hardscaping can involve many different materials, both man made and natural. Stone masonry, on the other hand, is only about stone. Natural stone, slate, and boulders are not easy to work with. Our experienced masons have the skill required to craft long lasting masonry elements that will enhance your Portland home's landscaping.
We design and build stone retaining wall, seating walls, slate patios, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and more. Our skill with stone is one of the advantages we offer all our landscape clients!
A boulder grouping anchors this island bed.
Ross NW Watergardens loves setting boulders in our landscapes. We have braided metal cables that are custom manufactured just for us. These cables allow us to carefully lift large boulders and set them exactly the way we want.
We believe that very few Portland landscapers have the ability to utilize boulders the way we do. Rock of all sizes is a fundamental element of a great landscape. Shouldn't your landscape contractor be an expert in handling them? Our boulder setting method is described in this article.
Planting choices? We can help you decide!
If the basic structure of your garden is complete, let us come and plant it! We design planting lists and plans for any style.
We especially enjoy the challenge of low water use landscapes. Native plant gardens and edible gardens are also a specialty.
What is your style? Let us put together a plant list that fits you!
Fences and Garden Structures
The Pacific Northwest is blessed with an abundance of natural wood choices. Cedar especially can be a great addition to your landscape. Check out this video featuring our Landscape Manager, Ben Bowen, and some of the fences we build.
Ross NW Watergardens builds custom fences, screens, and other garden structures.
Need a pergola, arbor, trellis, or patio cover? Let's design one today!
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting allows you to enjoy your garden for more hours every day.
Just a few well placed lights can reveal your landscape in a whole new way. Let our skilled landscape designers put together a lighting plan for your landscape.
LED low voltage lamps are very efficient and last for years. You put so much into your landscape- why not enjoy it at night!
Landscape Repairs
Sometimes you don't need a new landscape. You just need to repair the one you have. Ross NW Watergardens offers irrigation repair, water feature repairs, and low voltage lighting repairs. We specialize in difficult troubleshooting- the stuff you (and maybe even other landscapers) just can't figure out. For small or emergency fixes we have a time and material rate. We charge a service call of $85.00, and $65.00 per hour plus materials. Have a more substantial repair? We can assess the damage and give you an estimate.
For a Portland landscaping service you can trust contact Ross NW Watergardens today!
Additional landscaping services we provide:
- Landscape Cleanups
- Water Feature Repairs
- Water Feature Pump Replacement
- Irrigation Repairs
- Irrigation System Evaluations (use less water!)
- Sod Installation
- Bark Dusting
- General Grading
- Drainage
- Anything else your Portland landscaping needs!
Ross NW Watergardens' Landscape Warranty
We don't just design and build great gardens- we stand behind them. All our proposals include the details of our warranty that apply to your landscape project. Our warranty includes:
- Hardscaping including pavers, slate, concrete, and stone masonry carries a one year warranty.
- Water features have a one year warranty.
- Irrigation systems and repairs have a one year warranty.
- Fences and screens have a one year warranty.
- Low voltage lighting has a one year warranty.
- Plants, with an irrigation system, have a one year warranty.
- Plants, without and irrigation system, have a 90 day warranty.
- Transplanted plants have no warranty.