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12 Ways to Create a Low-Maintenance Portland Yard<\/h2>
1. Perennial Dreams <\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Tony Alter<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> For a garden that\u2019s full of colorful blooms year after year without having to add new plants every spring, use perennials<\/a>. Unlike annuals, perennials come back on their own after their dormant season. Perennial plants last for at least three years, and in some cases, many years beyond that.<\/p>
Portland\u2019s signature roses are a good example of perennials that grow well in this climate, which makes them one of the best outdoor plants for Portland, Oregon. Once you plant a rose bush, such as the knockout rose pictured above, roses will adorn your landscape for years to come.<\/p>
Which roses are best for your yard? The Portland Rose Society has compiled a list of rose species<\/a> recommended for gardens in this area. There are plenty that would make a beautiful addition to your outdoor plants:<\/p>
- Amber Queen<\/li>
- Artistry<\/li>
- Starry Night<\/li>
- Crimson Bouquet<\/li>
- Autumn Splendor<\/li> <\/ul>
There are many low-maintenance perennials<\/a> that thrive in Portland\u2019s growing zone besides roses, too, including:<\/p>
- Catmint<\/li>
- Hellebore<\/li>
- Yarrow. <\/li> <\/ul>
2. Give Evergreens the Green Light<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Daderot<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC0 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Evergreens are another low-maintenance option for your garden and plant beds. Since evergreens retain their leaves all year, they won\u2019t have you wasting your autumn weekends raking<\/a> up their fallen leaves. <\/p>
There are many different shapes and sizes of evergreen shrubs<\/a>, trees, ground covers, and vines. They aren\u2019t all conifers and pine trees, either. Some more exotic and interesting evergreens, including the bamboo leaf oak pictured above, are hardy enough for Portland<\/a>. <\/p>
3. Never Enough Natives<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Joe Mabel<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Whether you\u2019re talking perennials, evergreens, or another class of plants, native Portland plants<\/a> are your best bet for the most low-maintenance landscape possible in the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>
Here\u2019s why:<\/strong> Native plants grow naturally in the local climate, so they\u2019ve adapted to the cold snaps, heat waves, dry spells, and long stretches of rainy days. That means they won\u2019t die on you easily. <\/p>
Since native plants know how to grow in the area on their own, they won\u2019t need much maintenance like fertilizing, watering, or pest control from you. They also can survive Portland winters<\/a> without frost protection measures (in most cases). <\/p>
Portland\u2019s beautiful natives that would look great in your landscape include:<\/p>
- Oregon iris<\/li>
- Pacific crabapple<\/li>
- Douglas spiraea (pictured above)<\/li> <\/ul>
4. Got Mulch?<\/h3>
![\"close-up](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bark-mulch-1.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Needpix<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Adding some mulch<\/a> to your garden and flower beds can make them more low-maintenance. Mulch smothers weeds before they have a chance to grow, so it will eliminate weeding from your landscape to-do list. <\/p>
Added bonus:<\/strong> Mulch also can help plants retain moisture, so you won\u2019t have to water your plants as frequently during dry periods.<\/p>
If you choose an organic mulch such as wood chips or bark, keep in mind that you\u2019ll have to replace it every spring after it breaks down into the soil. Inorganic mulches like rubber or stones take less work because one layer can last for years.<\/p>
Mulch alone might not be enough to prevent weeds completely in some gardens. In those cases, you\u2019ll want to install landscape fabric<\/a> or another weed barrier under your mulch to finish the job.<\/p>
If you\u2019d rather not deal with landscape fabric, try a landscape fabric alternative<\/a>, such as cardboard, newspaper, or burlap. Weed fabric alternatives are often biodegradable and cheaper than traditional landscape fabric, yet they serve the same purpose.<\/p>
5. Garden for a Rainy Day<\/h3>
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A public rain garden in Portland.
Photo Credit: EmilyBlueGreen<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>With a rain garden, you won\u2019t have to worry about watering your plants, and you won\u2019t have to worry about your property flooding from excessive rain. That\u2019s because rain gardens<\/a> collect stormwater runoff. Nature will water this garden for you.<\/p>
In addition to being good for you and your landscape, rain gardens are good for the environment, too. Plants\u2019 roots filter pollutants out of rainwater before it flows naturally back into the Willamette River and other bodies of water. Your future rain garden could help Portland remain one of the \u201cgreen\u201d-est (most eco-friendly) cities in the country<\/a>. <\/p>
When designing your rain garden<\/a>, you will want to look for plants that can tolerate both drought and flooding. Your garden should be able to withstand dry spells and sit in standing water for up to 48 hours after rainfall.<\/p>
6. Xeriscape \u2019Til you Ache <\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Jeremy Levine<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Xeriscaping is another water-wise alternative to a traditional garden, but this one works much differently than a rain garden. Instead of getting water from nature, a xeriscaped garden simply doesn\u2019t need much water at all.<\/p>
Xeriscapes feature drought-tolerant (native) plants<\/a> and hardscapes, so they can go a long time without water. You won\u2019t have to worry about watering a xeriscape<\/a>, even during dry spells. That means it will save you money on your water bill compared to a standard landscape.<\/p>
For the most successful xeriscape, use succulents<\/a> (that\u2019s right, you can grow succulents, outdoors in Portland) and drought-tolerant<\/a> native plants:<\/p>
- Creek dogwood<\/li>
- Hairy manzanita<\/li>
- Oregon grape<\/li>
- Stonecrop<\/li> <\/ul>
7. Ditch the Bed, Plant a Container Garden Instead<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Pxfuel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Instead of putting your plants in a landscape bed in the ground, consider creating a container garden<\/a> featuring the best outdoor potted plants for Portland, Oregon that will be much easier to care for. Try a combination of annuals<\/a> to have \u201cthrillers\u201d as focal points, and \u201cfillers\u201d to bring it all together:<\/p>
- Cordyline (thriller)<\/li>
- Purple fountain grass (thriller)<\/li>
- Coleus (filler)<\/li>
- Dusty Miller (filler)<\/li>
- Snapdragons (filler)<\/li> <\/ul>
With a container garden, you won\u2019t have to get down on your knees to tend your plants. That can be a major bonus for people with limited mobility.<\/p>
Container gardens also will require less work when winter (or random cold snaps in spring and fall) rolls around. You won\u2019t have to cover your plants or take other frost protection measures for your garden, since you can just bring the pots inside<\/a> when temperatures start to drop.<\/p>
Bringing plants inside for winter allows you to use more tropical specimens in your garden because they won\u2019t have to survive freezing or near-freezing temperatures.<\/p>
8. Get Ready to Rock (Garden)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Needpix<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> A rock garden<\/a> is the most low-maintenance garden you could ask for because it doesn\u2019t have to include plants at all. In a rock garden, the main focus is stones, boulders<\/a>, and gravel. You can add a few plants or a water feature if you want, but that\u2019s up to you.<\/p>
You can design your rock garden<\/a> in any style you want, just as you would with a regular garden, but you won\u2019t have to worry about keeping this one alive.<\/p>
9. A Happy Home for Hardscapes<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Robert<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure> In place of a garden (either traditional or one of the lower maintenance options we\u2019ve covered), you could fill your front and backyard with hardscapes.<\/p>
What is a hardscape? Hardscapes are the nonliving elements in your lawn, such as patios, fire pits<\/a>, retaining walls, and pathways. Hardscapes only require occasional cleaning, and they take up space where there would otherwise be grass to mow and plants to water.<\/p>
Interested in putting in a patio? Check out these prices to see what fits your budget:<\/p>
- A typical patio<\/a> professionally installed costs between $2,363 and $5,909<\/strong>.
<\/li>- A paver patio costs<\/a> anywhere from $3,476 to $8,872<\/strong>.
<\/li>- A concrete<\/a> patio ranges from $1,533 to $4,740<\/strong>.<\/li> <\/ul>
When you install hardscapes with pavers<\/a> or flagstone, lay a solid foundation first. While it will be more work in the present, this foundation will save you time and energy in the future because it will keep the stones from sliding and shifting over the years.<\/p>
For more information: Oregon State University\u2019s 10-step guide to installing pavers<\/a> includes detailed instructions on laying the base material.<\/p>
Curious about how to spruce up your yard with other hardscaping elements? Give these a try:<\/p>
- Adding a gazebo<\/a> to your yard typically ranges from $5,364 to $9,027<\/strong>.
<\/li>- Or try a pergola<\/a> for an average cost of $2,216 to $8,959<\/strong>.
<\/li>- If big projects aren\u2019t your thing, try a fire pit<\/a>, which ranges from $500 to $3,433<\/strong>.<\/li> <\/ul>
10. Ground Yourself with Ground Cover <\/h3>
![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image-57-1.jpeg\")
Photo Credit: May_hokkaido<\/a> \/ Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure> Replacing your grass with a ground cover<\/a> plant will give you a lush, beautiful lawn without all the maintenance<\/a>. There will be no more lawn mowing, aerating, or other draining lawn chores for you.<\/p>
If you want a more traditional lawn, there are many plain green ground covers. On the other hand, you could shoot for a show-stopping lawn with a colorful, flowering variety. Some of the best ground covers for Portland\u2019s USDA Hardiness Zones<\/a> (8-9) are:<\/p>
- Creeping juniper<\/li>
- Ice plant<\/li>
- Sweet alyssum (pictured above)<\/li> <\/ul>
11. The Artificial Alternative<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Perfect Grass<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> While a ground cover lawn would still require some plant care, artificial grass is a completely maintenance-free option. You can\u2019t kill artificial grass (no matter how inattentive you are), and neither can any pets or children who constantly run through your yard. <\/p>
Artificial grass can be expensive<\/a> to install, and it doesn\u2019t do any favors for the environment, but if you\u2019re looking for a kid-proof, pet-proof lawn that never needs watering or mowing, you\u2019ve found it.<\/p>
12. Bring Your Yard Into the Era of Automation<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Ildar Sagdejev<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> An automatic irrigation system can help your landscape through dry spells without you having to get out in the yard with a watering can every day. Simply set the timer so your sprinklers know when to come on, and they\u2019ll handle the rest. If you want a traditional lawn and garden but don\u2019t want to tie yourself to a watering schedule, an automatic irrigation system might be for you. <\/p>
The convenience of an automatic irrigation system comes at a cost, though. Installing sprinklers<\/a> can get expensive, especially since they\u2019ll send your water bill through the roof. The average price<\/a> of a sprinkler system ranges from $2,539 to $4,773<\/strong>. The good news is they\u2019ll pay you back in their own way by increasing your home\u2019s property value<\/a>.<\/p>
FAQ About Low-Maintenance Landscaping in Portland <\/h2>
When Should I Plant in Portland, Oregon?<\/h3>
Fall is the best time to plant, but really you can plant at any time of year. Portland doesn\u2019t typically get too hot or too cold for planting. The only thing you will want to avoid is planting when the ground is frozen. Some plants might thrive when planted in the fall, while others prefer spring. Check your monthly garden calendar<\/a> for the perfect times to plant throughout the year.<\/p>
What Low-Maintenance Plants Grow Well in Portland, Oregon?<\/h3>
Portland has many low-maintenance native plants that you can add to your landscape design, including:<\/p>
- Blue-eyed grass<\/li>
- Broad-leaf shooting star<\/li>
- Cusick\u2019s checkermallow<\/li>
- Baldhip rose<\/li>
- Black gooseberry<\/li>
- Evergreen huckleberry <\/li>
- Vine maple<\/li>
- Black hawthorn<\/li>
- Oval-leaved viburnum <\/li>
- Oregon ash<\/li> <\/ul>
What is the Cheapest Landscaping for Portland, Oregon?<\/h3>
Many low-maintenance landscaping techniques are also low-cost because they are easy DIY projects, use less water, and won\u2019t require replacing plants frequently. Try out some of these options for cheap landscaping in Portland:<\/p>
- Mulch<\/strong> is a great way to spruce up your landscaping. Costs range<\/a> from $17 to $68<\/strong> per cubic yard. There are also ways to get free mulch<\/a> in your area.
<\/li>- Add native plants<\/strong> to bring color to your yard and keep money in your pocket.
<\/li>- Landscape lighting <\/strong>is a great way to add to the aesthetic of your yard without breaking the bank. Prices will vary<\/a> depending on the size of your project. Average rates are around $188 to $325<\/strong> (cost of the lights plus labor). Or hang a few outdoor string lights yourself for an inexpensive weekend DIY project.<\/li> <\/ul>
When to Call a Landscaping Professional <\/h2>
If you need help designing and installing your low-maintenance landscape, call a local Portland professional landscaper<\/a> to receive the expert advice you\u2019re seeking. Local pros will know the best plants for your area, and they will have the construction experience required for large projects like installing patios and building retaining walls<\/a>.<\/p>
Even beyond design and installation, landscaping professionals can make your life easier. Many contractors offer regular maintenance services such as bush trimming, lawn treatments, and leaf removal. <\/p>
Along with our low-maintenance landscaping suggestions, these pros can help homeowners have a beautiful Portland yard without the hassle of taking care of it yourself.<\/p>
Main Image Credit: Ian Poellet<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Mulch<\/strong> is a great way to spruce up your landscaping. Costs range<\/a> from $17 to $68<\/strong> per cubic yard. There are also ways to get free mulch<\/a> in your area.
- Or try a pergola<\/a> for an average cost of $2,216 to $8,959<\/strong>.
- A paver patio costs<\/a> anywhere from $3,476 to $8,872<\/strong>.
- A typical patio<\/a> professionally installed costs between $2,363 and $5,909<\/strong>.
- FAQ About Low-Maintenance Landscaping in Portland\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>