Start with a free 15-minute call to talk through your landscape, seasonal needs, and maintenance goals.

If you already know what you want—like seasonal weeding, pruning, or a deep mulch application— we can send a brief bid over email without a call. (contact@pdxurbangardens.com)

After your landscape is installed, I provide a custom maintenance plan to keep it thriving—whether you want to manage it yourself or prefer ongoing support from my team.

• expert ecological garden care
• a transition away from conventional landscaping
• balance in overgrown or weedy site
• hands-on diy learning opportunities
• landscapes that work within HOA/school standards
• lower maintenance, long term abundance

• Selective pruning for structure, health, and bloom
• Invasive weed removal and debris hauling
• Deep mulch and soil-building applications
• Edible garden care and seasonal planting
• Pollinator and wildlife habitat upkeep
• Swale, rain garden, and erosion maintenance
• Plant health checks and pest observation
• Rain barrel planning and irrigation tuning
• Organic pest & weed management
• Tree pruning under 17ft

Our work is deeply rooted in regenerative, ecologically-driven principles, inspired by ITECK (Indigenous Traditional Ecological and Cultural Knowledge). This approach empowers us to make informed choices that not only bring your landscape vision to life but also create a powerful, positive impact on urban ecosystems. We leverage learning and principles from related topics:

• Food Forestry
• Deep Mulch Agriculture
• Forest Edge Mimicry
• Increasing Biodiversity
• Integrated Pest Management
• Native Ecoscaping
• Stormwater Management
• Permaculture Design
• Placemaking
• Herbalism
• Ecovillage Design

Portland & Metro Area

We offer weekly, biweekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance packages.

If you were a maintenance retainer client, our minimum would be - at least two hours for $200, and $85/hour for any extra hours needed.

We use a combination of intensive companion planting to attract beneficial insects that do much of the pest control work, while also using organic methods, physical, removal and Dr Earth products.

With our ecological maintenance approach, your garden will absolutely look professional, though it may differ from a conventional manicured look. Here's what to expect:

Our method focuses on long-term plant health and the natural beauty of your landscape. Instead of relying on harmful pesticides and aggressive trimming, we use hand pruning and electric tools to promote plant vitality and minimize our environmental impact. This allows your landscape to grow in a more organic, natural way—enhancing its resilience and fostering a rich habitat for birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects.

While ecological landscapes may have a "wilder" appearance compared to traditional, highly manicured gardens, they become more lush, vibrant, and self-sustaining over time. You may notice seasonal changes—like seed heads or fallen leaves—but these elements are crucial for supporting local wildlife and enriching your soil. Over the seasons, your garden will evolve into a thriving ecosystem that still looks tidy and well-kept for the majority of the year, especially once established.