
Sustainable Landscapes, Thriving Ecosystems
Whole System Ecological Landscaping
Design + Install + Maintenance
Projects
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St Johns Silver Certified Backyard Habitat, Foo...
Kyle Leslie-ChristyIn 2022 we completely changed this front and backyard into a mix of 34 habitat and food forest plantings. As of September 4, 2024 this landscape is a Silver certified Backyard Habitat,...
1 commentSt Johns Silver Certified Backyard Habitat, Foo...
Kyle Leslie-ChristyIn 2022 we completely changed this front and backyard into a mix of 34 habitat and food forest plantings. As of September 4, 2024 this landscape is a Silver certified Backyard Habitat,...
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North Gresham Food Forest, Medicine Garden, & C...
Kyle Leslie-ChristyThis 1/3 acre property is now packed with 46 different species of food, medicinals, natives, and cut flowers. You can expect to brush up against swaths of hyssop, yarrow, dahlias, lupine, and...
North Gresham Food Forest, Medicine Garden, & C...
Kyle Leslie-ChristyThis 1/3 acre property is now packed with 46 different species of food, medicinals, natives, and cut flowers. You can expect to brush up against swaths of hyssop, yarrow, dahlias, lupine, and...
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NE Portland MESO Offices' Backyard Habitat, Pol...
Kyle Leslie-ChristyThis bare 1400 sqft front yard was replanted with 22 species of native, edible, pollinator, and cut flower plants. Complete with a stone pathway, bird baths, and plant signs.
NE Portland MESO Offices' Backyard Habitat, Pol...
Kyle Leslie-ChristyThis bare 1400 sqft front yard was replanted with 22 species of native, edible, pollinator, and cut flower plants. Complete with a stone pathway, bird baths, and plant signs.

What We Do
PDX Urban Gardens transforms ordinary spaces into productive, multilayered, lower maintenance landscapes using permaculture and agroecology principles to create whole ecological systems.
We integrate learnings from food forestry, deep mulch agriculture, integrated pest management, plant guilds/companions, bioregionalism and more.
Whether replacing a high-maintenance lawn with a pollinator garden, medicinal garden, or food forest, each landscape integrates native plants, water-harvesting systems, and regenerative soil practices to build an ecosystem that thrives with minimal upkeep.
Imagine stepping into a yard filled with perennial flowers, sounds of wildlife, and enough edible abundance you'd be crazy not to share with your neighbors.
How it works
Start with a free 15 minute call
Tell me about your space, goals, and vision. We’ll help you determine the best next step—whether it's DIY guidance, a consultation, or full project support.
Book a Consultation
For a deeper dive, schedule a personalized consultation (virtual or on-site).
This can be used as a standalone conversation about specific plants, a full survey of the entire yard to talk through opportunities, or the initial meeting prior to beginning work on a full landscape plan.
In addition to expert advice, clients will receive educational resources, an action plan, and/or a bid for future work following our meeting.
Lets Design!
Need a detailed landscape design? I’ll craft a plan combining your vision, functional needs, and surrounding ecology.
We will collaborate with you to select the best materials and plants that align with your budget.
Depending on your wants, your final design may include a to-scale computer rendered design, physical drafts, plant list, pictures, a work plan, and/or precise bid for installation. With all the info you can choose to work with us, hire another team, or bring the vision to life yourself.
Install
If you’d like us to bring your landscape vision to life, we'll provide a bid for installation and ensure the right plants, materials, and systems are in place.
Maintenance
Once installed, we will provide a maintenance plan to ensure your new landscape continues to grow its best—whether you handle upkeep yourself or hire us for support.
Testimonials

Caroline G.
"A year ago I was looking for help redesigning my garden to make it more environmentally friendly and meet the requirements of Audubon's Backyard Habitat Certification program. From the start it's been a pleasure working with PDX Urban Gardens. They provided creative ideas for the use of my garden space including replacing my lawn with a wide variety of native plants, a food forest of fruits and berries, bird baths and a drip irrigation system. I was given a clear presentation of options and prices to meet a cost conscious budget. All the plants, soil and ground cover they provided are high quality. My garden is thriving and home to a growing number of bees and a variety of beautiful birds. I addition, I have many plants to use for herbal remedies and teas and for cooking. PDX are very professional and considerate to work with. They're great about communicating plans for maintenance, scheduling visits and giving feedback on progress. I'm delighted with the progress we've made and I can unreservedly recommend PDX Urban Gardens as a great business to work with!"

MESO Staff
"We enjoyed working with Kyle and learning so much new things about plants and landscape. It was a great process and our team is very satisfied."

Kate J
"Kyle has maintained my garden for several years. His knowledge of companion planting and his dedication to organic and sustainable gardening practices have transformed my veggie garden into a thriving ecosystem. What truly sets Kyle apart is his easygoing style and educational approach. He takes time to explain which plants work well together and how to attract beneficial bugs and pollinators like bees. His efforts have made my garden both beautiful and productive resulting in an abundant harvest of delicious vegetables. I have always bought organic veggies, but the quality and flavor of what we get out of my own garden is way beyond what you buy at the health food store. If you're looking for someone who understands how to create a sustainable, thriving garden space, Kyle is an excellent choice."

Melissa M.
"It was such a relief to have such conscientious and reliable garden help after I was injured! I’m so appreciative of Kyle’s knowledge and passion for plants, mycelium, and the ecosystem created within a yard/garden. Brian and I have hired landscaping and yard work companies before and have ended up in heated arguments with the manager/owner about pesticide use (absolutely not in our yard!), beneficial plants and insects, etc. Would work with Kyle again 100%!"

Max M.
"Kyle was thorough, communicative, diligent, and clear in setting timelines and expectations for the bamboo pruning and upkeep he did in my backyard. From the outset I was confident he would accomplish the work he set out to do, and in the end exceeded even those expectations. I'd highly recommend PDX Urban Gardens for your next landscaping project."
Postcards!
Highlighting the creatures and plants of biodiverse gardens.
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Kyle’s Favorite Postcards - 5 pack
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Honey Bee Postcards - 5 pack
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Northwest Native Bees Postcards - 5 pack
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Native Insect Postcards - 5 pack
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