As winter approaches, it can become a challenge to maintain your garden. Many plants fail to flourish in the onslaught of heavy rains and precipitation, primarily because of excess water and lack of oxygen. While some plants struggle to…
The Willamette Valley is rich in color and vegetation as a result of frequent rains and natural underground water springs, but occasionally aspects of this kind of climate can hinder the vitality of a homeowner’s landscape. An abundance of…
We can think of the final planting design as the curtains, carpets and drapes of outdoor living spaces. Yet even when beginning general master planning for a site, the size, texture, color, and translucency or opacity of planting…
The majority of homes in America boast front porches, whether they are simple and modest or elegant and expansive in design. But, why? What is it about the porch that has resulted in its reign as a standard commodity in North American…
Why do we build retaining walls?
Building a retaining wall is a cost-effective and attractive solution that accommodates – or manufactures – elevation changes in the landscape of your yard. This practical feature serves many purposes, some…
At Lovinger Robertson Landscape Architects, we take great pride in the efficacy of our flexible, detailed, and thoughtful design process. We employ a tried and true three-step process that encompasses the following:
