Landscapes In Living Color

I am only really focusing on acreage lots at this time! Elaine Hutson is master gardener consulting in Portland, Oregon. Elaine has over 27 years of landscaping design experience and frequently gives garden tours of her gardens. Elaine's garden has been reviewed in the Oregonian and Gresham Outlook Newspaper as well as Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. Gardens take time to mature, unless you are doing perennials and roses. The gardens Elaine designs have year around interest, even if it is in a small suburban lot. The pictures of her customer's garden are anywhere from three to six years. Initial consultation includes: Assessment of soil & needed amendments Assessment of sun & shade exposure on property Consideration of design & scale of landscape in relation to style of house Measurements of garden beds and layouts of lawn and/or ground covers Collaboration with customer for choices of colors and any plant preferences Recommendations for hardscapes and artwork Lifestyle customization in regards to maintenance commitment Recommendations for do-it-yourselfers for soil amendments, soil nutrients, pruning, etc. Discuss of budget for single or multi-phased landscaping schedule Plants purchased and delivered by Landscapes in Living Color and placed in appropriate location per established design layout. Consultation provided to landscaper/customer for planting requirements for each plant as well as the care of each plant such as pruning, liming, and fertilization. Follow up consultation recommended in spring and fall for assistance with maintaining landscape successfully.