Vines bring elegant charm, dimension, and even fragrance to outdoor spaces like walkways and patios. You can grow vines over arbors and up trellises, stand-alone obelisks, fences, and walls....
How to Use Vines in the Garden
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How to Design a Traditional Landscape
Traditional landscapes are ordered and respectable. In the Dennis’ 7 Dees Traditional Landscape Design Guide, we detail the principles of traditional design, the materials that should be used to...
Gardening Trends for 2024
A new year of gardening is upon us! We couldn’t be more excited to watch the gardening trends of 2024 come alive in landscapes, gardens, and balconies across Portland, Vancouver, and the Pacific...
Designer Tips for Stunning Modern Landscapes
Known for his novel approach of blending contemporary aesthetics with natural elements, Residential Landscape Designer Eric Hagberg shares some of his insider secrets to creating award-winning...
The Perfect Rose for Every Garden Style
Roses are the quintessential garden plant, captivating us with their luscious petals and their intoxicating fragrance. Roses available today have a wealth of delights to offer the modern gardener....
Landscape Project Spotlight: A Serene PNW Retreat with Mediterranean Influences
Whether swimming in the pool, grabbing ingredients from the raised beds, enjoying views of the lush plantings, or entertaining family and friends in their outdoor living spaces, this award-winning...
Elevate Your Landscape With Raised Garden Beds
With visual appeal, convenience, and controlled soil conditions, it’s no surprise that raised garden beds are popular among novice and seasoned gardeners alike. Whether you’re just starting to work...
Big Landscaping Ideas for Small Backyards
For those of us who live in the city or on a smaller plot of land, we're constantly looking for landscaping ideas for small backyards. At Dennis’ 7 Dees, one of the main concerns we hear from some...
Front Yard Landscape Renovation
A crumbling brick wall, drainage challenges, and outdated plantings were just not going to do for this Dennis’ 7 Dees landscape designer's home. Since purchasing the 1970s rancher, Eric and Traci...
Is the Future of Landscape Design Lawn-Free?
Beautiful landscape design has long been associated with luscious green grass, vibrant flowers, and abounding trees. However, more and more property owners have been leaving the traditional behind...
Trees in the Landscape: Summer & Fall Focus
Summer has been long and hot, and every Summer and Fall we notice how important trees are in the landscape this time of year. Whether you’ve passed the time surrounded by towering Douglas Firs in...