Natural Landscape & Irrigation

We are truly a full service landscaping company and provide many services, including many aspects of residential and commercial landscaping, hardscaping, sprinkler systems, and yard maintenance. We at Natural Landscape know that you have many choices for your landscape services. For this reason, we have worked to the best of our ability to create a reputation based upon customer satisfaction: always striving to provide results that will exceeed your goals and expectations. We always strive to keep in mind your objectives, lifestyle, and personality, as well as the specific needs of your property in order to help you create a sustainable landscape that provides value, function, and beauty for your home.

Natural Landscape and Irrigation offers a variety of services, from residential lawn maintenance to commercial installation. Mr. Cuong founded it more than 20 years ago, and over the years, he has worked hard to prove quality landscape services in the greater Portland Metropolitan Area. At time went on, he has taken an advising and consulting role in the company but still does estimates and project management here and there. We are continually educated on new technology, tools and advances in the landscape/hardscape industry.

We speciailize in hardscapes and have constructed many concrete, paver, and stone driveways, patios, and walkways over the years. We have much experience in their design and construction and always take the time to install a long lasting significant addition to your home and landscape. Pavers are preformed concrete tiles that will offer much beauty and strength to any flat surface. It is very important that they are installed properly, with the base settled carefully in a manner that will prevent settling in the future.

Oftentimes, a landscape calls for the movements of large amounts of soil. Whether this is needed to solve a drainage problem or simply to provide a sense of excitement and aesthetic appeal, we have the experience and necessary equipment to help. Site grading invovles reshaping and recontouring the earth, which is a facy way of saying "moving a lot of dirt around." Try to work with the existing contours whenever possible to minimize time and expenses. The grading operation consists of two basic operations: cutting and filling.

A beautiful landscape is not meant to only be seen in the morning; in fact, it is oftentimes much prettier and pleasing to see it illuminated in the dark. Our outdoor lighting systems comes in a variety of sizes and styles and we can ensure that there is something for every home, from the front yard and porch all the way to the back deck and garden. We use state of the art LED lighting (low voltage lighting that expends much less energy than halogen lighting) to brighten not only your landscape, but also special features of your home and architecture, including statues, sculptures, decks, gazebos, pergolas, and more.

Water can be a big expense when it comes to maintaining a landscape looking beautiful. Especially in the dry summers, water-smart gardening techniques such as xeriscaping and zero-scaping can make a big difference in the water bill (xeros- is derived from a greek word meaning dry). In August 2006, Oregon State University released a very informative publication outlining these techniques: An Introduction to Xeriscaping in the High Desert. Natural Landscape and Irrigation is located in Lake Oswego, Oregon and specializes in xeriscaping in the Greater Portland Metropolitan Area including Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, West Linn and surrounding areas.

Implementing rocks is one of the most important aspects of a natural landscape. Whether it be to build retaining walls, steps, boulder accents, or a gravel pathway, rocks are a commonly overlooked way to accentuate the natural beauty and texture of a landscape. Strategically placed, they are a great complement to existing features, including, trees, lawns, gardens, pathways, walk ways, water features, etc. We, at Natural Landscape and Irrigation, have experience with many types of rocks and rock features.

Having been in the Portland area for so many years, we know full well how much rainwater we see during the many rainy months of the year. Oftentimes, if a neighbor's property is higher than yours, you might be experiencing subsurface drainage problems. Excess water that is not drained properly can cause headaches because excess moisture on a property can cause foundation problems, erosion, mold, algae, and even fungus. We often install French drains (perforated plastic pipe buried underneath river rock) under our dry creek beds and behind our retaining wall installations as a way to stabilize them; we will also oftentimes install a drain underneath lawns if the conditions require it.

With planting it is important to get two things right: Choosing the right plant and then choosing the right location for the plant. Whether you are thinking about installing shade trees, privacy shrubs, fruit trees, or annual/perennial flowers, it is important to have a landscaping expert guide you in your decisions, taking into consideration sun, soil and water conditions for your specific home and also which plants will complement each other well. If you are thinking about renovating your garden with new plants, also consider our yard maintenance services and installing a sprinkler system.

Having been residents of the Pacific Northwest for many years, we know full well how environmentally conscious Oregonians are. Because of this, we always strive to stay green and utilize sustainable landscaping practices. We are truly commited to the safety of your family, pets, and environment. Natural Landscape and Irrigation is located in Lake Oswego, Oregon and actively implements green and sustainable landscaping practices in the Greater Portland Metropolitan Area.

The installation of an irrigation system has become a popular option for many residential and commercial landscapes. Natural Landscape & Irrigation has been providing irrigation systems for our clients throughout the greater Portland, Oregon region for many years and with a great success rate. When it comes to the maintenance and preservation of beautiful green healthy lawns the key element is water. You need the right amount of water to ensure your lawns and plants thrive to the best of their ability.

While all of us long for a beautiful, serene spot to relax and enjoy life, not everyone has the time, knowledge and will to invest in maintaining a splendid garden. We offer a sustainable landscape management program designed to serve all your landscape concerns. Always trying our best to stay true to the name "natural" landscaping, we try to stay away from harmful chemicals whenever possible. No job is too big. Important note: As of recent years, we have shifted our company to focus primarily landscape installation, construction, and seasonal cleanup/pruning jobs.

Natural Landscape & Irrigation is a full service landscaping company. We provide a wide range of landscaping, hardscaping, sprinkler systems, and yard maintenance services for both residential and commercial properties throughout the greater Portland, Oregon region. Whether you are starting from scratch and building a whole new landscape setting or you are updating your existing landscaping; we are the company for you! Our expertise is only limited by your imagination. We specialize in turning our client's visions into reality.

Here at Natural Landscape and Irrigation, we know full well how competitive the landscaping industry is. Oftentimes potential clients would ask us "Out of all the companies out there, why should I choose you?" Unlike many other landscaping companies that ask for a down payment/deposit, we pride ourselves in never asking for any payment until the job is fully complete and the customer is 100% satisfied. Other companies feel confident in a contract by requiring a pre-payment for larger projects in order to partially cover materials and labor.

Hardscape construction not only will drastically improve the aesthetic appeal of any home but will likely increase the value of your home as well. With decades of experience working with stone and concrete, we will be able to work with you to build your outdoor paradise while keeping to your budget. Water Features are becoming a popular landscaping addition for homeowners because they are so aesthetically pleasing and they also provide a place where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere after a hard day's work.

Living in Oregon, we are fortunate to be surrounded by beauty in nature's landscapes. We have many state parks dedicated to the many natural waterfalls the state has to offer. With the addition of water features to your home, you are able to bring the serene sounds of a water paradise to your front or backyard. They are a great way to reduce stress and no yard is too small to incorporate one. With many years of experience in oriental gardening and building water features, we can help bring you the pond, waterfall, or fountain that you have always dreamed about.

Retaining walls, besides from providing aesthetic appeal to your property and landscape, has many functional purposes as well. Oftentimes a house will be built on a hill, and in such cases a retaining wall is a great way to prevent erosion-which is sometimes very threatening to the foundation of a home. Especially in the rainy Pacific Northwest, rainfall can be very detrimental to areas with sloped soil. With a retaining wall, you can turn a sloped area of your house into more useable, level land.

Landscaping makes a huge impact on the overall perception of your property. If you have dull lifeless landscaping your property can tend to give off that impression overall. Let us enhance and transform your current landscapes by creating real curb appeal. Natural Landscape & Irrigation will boost the presentation of your home or commercial site and take it to the next level. Spending a little time and money on your landscaping is a great investment for the future and will preserve the value and aesthetic appeal of your home or business.

Whether you want to replace an existing lawn or start a new lawn installation from scratch, we are here to help. First you have to decide whether you would like a new sod or seed lawn, and we can help you understand the pros and cons of each. Before installing a new lawn, the soil needs to be prepared (after the old lawn has been removed, if necessary) with rototilling and leveling. Then the soil needs to be amended with a special soil blend that will help with drainage and add the right nutrition to your soil, only then it will be ready for the new sod or seeds.