Ideas and Inspirations

    CONGRATULATIONS to my friends in the Landscape Industry! And to Gardens ALIVE Design! Surprised! Honored! Agreed! In working alongside and knowing many of the great companies on this list, it is with confidence to share that this award goes out to reliable and reputable Green Industry companies. The selection criteria were based on the following; availability, qualifications, reputat

By Kay Balmer, Special to The Oregonian, Photography by Faith Cathcart With just a little work, a beautiful pot and a few other materials, you can create an inviting space in your garden that will soothe jangled nerves and give the birds a pretty drinking spot. A water feature does all that. It can be as simple as a flat-bottomed bowl for a birdbath or as dramatic as an elaborate waterfall. Or you

One of the many reasons that I enjoy being a part of professional organizations, is that I am part of a collective, positive force within the landscape industry and can further help my clients. I am proud that WSNLA is proactively assisting homeowners and professionals with the knowledge and skill to help with watering landscapes properly and responsibly. My message to homeowners is to use the inf