What Is "Custom" Landscaping?

by Ben Bowen

Here at Ross NW Watergardens we describe ourselves as "custom residential landscape contractors" (and sometimes I throw "high end" in there too). What does "custom" mean? Isn't every landscape custom? 

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Portland Paver Patio- Before & After

by Ben Bowen

A project does not have to be complicated or challenging to be satisfying. When the change is dramatic and the customer is thrilled we are happy campers! A recent project for a long time customer in Beaverton, OR illustrates that well. 

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A Garden and a Backyard Habitat

by Ben Bowen

ne of our clients in Lake Oswego, OR just had their property designated a "Backyard Habitat". The certification acknowledges the efforts made by a homeowner to make their landscape friendly to native plants and animals.

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Is Ross NW Watergardens Expensive?

by Ben Bowen

"Are you guys expensive?"

get asked that quite often. And I never know how to answer it. There are so many types of projects, so many different kinds of landscapers, and just as many varieties of customer. It's impossible to just say "Yes" or "No". And most potential clients don't want a soliloquy...

So here are the two sides of the full answer:

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10 Ways To Ruin Your Garden

by Ben Bowen

Ever have a waitress set a beautiful plate of food in front of you, and then notice a hair in it? Kind of ruins everything doesn't it? Yes, for anything to be great it's not enough to include the right things- you also have know what to avoid.

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Raised Garden Beds- Perfect For Portland

by Ben Bowen
Raised garden beds have gone prime time. No longer content to hide in a corner of your backyard, the raised planter has moved front and center. All over Portland from Irvington to Laurelhurst to FoPo you see vegetables growing in front yards, even parking strips. Read More