Soggy lawn, mossy shade or a patio plan?Get matched with a local landscaper.
Tell us what your yard needs and we'll pass it to an independent, insured landscaping company that does that kind of work in the Portland metro. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
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Landscaping, lawn and hardscape services
From a lawn that stops turning to moss every winter to a patio you can use in August, choose the kind of help you need. We'll route your request to an independent company that handles that work in your part of the Portland metro.
Landscape Design & Installation
Planting plans, beds, and full front- or backyard makeovers.
02Lawn Care & Maintenance
Mowing, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal lawn programs.
03Sod Installation
New lawns, bare-spot repair, and grass-type conversions with sod.
04Hardscaping: Patios, Walls & Walkways
Patios, retaining walls, walkways, steps, and fire features.
05Yard Drainage & Erosion Control
Standing water, soggy lawns, washouts, and eroding slopes.
06Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler and drip installation, repair, and smart controllers.
07Tree & Shrub Planting and Care
Planting, pruning, mulching, and shrub replacement.
Why Portland yards behave the way they do
Most landscaping problems around Portland come back to an upside-down rain pattern: months of steady rain from fall through spring, then a long, dry summer. Add silty soils that stay wet, hillsides prone to slides, and tall conifers that shade lawns, and you get a set of problems that are very different from most of the country.
Wet winters, dry summers
The airport averages roughly 37 inches of precipitation a year, and the West Hills get noticeably more, but July is one of the driest months. Yards need drainage for winter and a watering plan for summer, often in the same spot.
Silt, clay and hillsides
Much of the west side sits on fine, wind-blown silt and silty clay that drains slowly and stays saturated in the wet season. Parts of the east side drain faster. On steep slopes, where roof water goes can affect slope stability.
A cool-season lawn
Portland lawns are cool-season grasses, usually perennial ryegrass and fine fescue mixes. They stay green through the wet months, go tan in summer without water, and face moss and shade more than heat.
Three steps. No cost to you.
Widespread Landscaping is a referral service, not a contractor. Partner companies pay for referrals, so the request is free for you.
Tell us what happened
Share your ZIP code and what you're dealing with.
We match a local pro
Your request goes to an independent, insured company serving your area.
They call you
Schedule an inspection and get a quote. You decide whether to hire them.
Across Metro Portland.
We take requests from homeowners across the Oregon side of the Portland metro. These are some of the cities we hear from most often, each with its own soils, slopes, tree rules and stormwater agency.
How a sprinkler zone waters a lawn
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Know before you call.
Plain-English answers to the questions homeowners ask most.
Questions, answered
Is this service free?
Yes. There's no cost to you to request help. Landscaping companies in our network pay for referrals. You only pay the company you hire, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Are you a landscaping company?
No. We're an independent referral service. We pass your request to an independent, insured landscaping, lawn or hardscape company serving your area, and they contact you directly.
Do landscapers need a license in Oregon?
For landscape construction, yes. The Oregon Landscape Contractors Board requires a license for planting, grading, irrigation installation and repair, drainage, and patios, walls and fences done for pay. Routine maintenance such as mowing is not state regulated. Pesticide application for hire needs Oregon Department of Agriculture licenses.
Does Portland have watering restrictions?
The Portland Water Bureau does not normally set mandatory watering days, and recommends watering early in the morning or evening. Other water providers in the metro can set their own rules, especially in drought years, so check with the provider listed on your water bill.
What's the best time of year to start a landscaping project in Portland?
Fall is generally best for planting trees, shrubs and perennials and for seeding lawns, because winter rains help establish them. Spring also works with summer watering. Hardscape and drainage are easier in drier stretches, and winter is a good time to plan and book before the spring rush.