flowering meadow with lounge chairs backlit by the sunset

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Let's work together to turn your mangled mud pit, overgrown jungle, or boring blank slate into to a yard that you actually want to be in. There are so many ways to improve your outdoor living area- as simple as adding just the right plants in just the right places or as complex as a complete overhaul.

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Projects

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no-lawn front yard with chartreuse and burgundy planting scheme

food forest, permaculture, perennial flowers, NW Native plants, edible garden

paver patio, outdoor dining, unique patio, northeast portland landscape

Bethany, Beaverton, Portland bluestone flagstone path with seslaria and crushed rock.

garden entrance to airbnb ADU, gravel path, autumn fern, NE Portland landscape design, Cully neighborhood

poured concrete, front yard, landscape design, garden design, short fence, architectural slab, steel and gravel steps, wall block, North Portland Oregon landscape design

Wild style garden with seeded meadow in the front yard. Low cattle panel fence allows the pup to hang with the humans while clipping herbs from herb spiral. Gravel paths, pollinator paradise, meadow, naturalistic, SE Portland, Oregon landscape design

unique large format paver path using Castohn Olympic

dimensional bluestone, ecoturf, pergola, backyard, seeded meadow, naturalistic, stone paths, NE Portland Oregon landscape design.

Basalt boulders, lush planting, drought-tolerant, drought tolerant, Sedum 'Fuldaglut', Epilobium 'Bowman', SE Portland, Oregon landscape design

Purple Iris in Meadow garden created for a beginner gardener. Sustainable materials, native plants, pollinator paradise.

covered patio, concrete, gravel, eco turf

Reuse bricks, sustainable design, cottage garden design, lush plants, gravel path, North Plains, Oregon landscape design

DIY, water feature, foxglove, digitalis, lambs ear, stachys Helen Von Stein, cottage garden design, NE Portland, Oregon landscape design

large deck, unique deck, native plants, flagstone, peeled log retaining, cedar chips, Cedar Hills, Oregon landscape design

gravel patio, wood privacy screen, wood panel, front yard patio, gas fire pit, adirondack chairs, West Slope Portland, Oregon landscape design

Portland belgium block, sedum, fountain grass, NW Portland, Oregon landscape design

climbing hydrangea, privacy screen, wood trellis, SE Portland, Oregon landscape design

paver patio, seat wall, alana chau landscape design

plant drifts, thyme, carex, knifophia, drought-tolerant, pollinator, low-maintenance

concrete wall block, gravel path, simple pergola, alana chau landscape design

chickens in garden, chicken fence, urbanite, recycled concrete.

About Me

I am a plant lover first and foremost. I am always on the lookout for interesting small trees, drought-tolerant natives, lush groundcovers, and a comfy spot to enjoy the view.

I grew up exploring Oregon’s forests with my sister but hadn't thought of Horticulture as a career choice. I got my degree in Engineering, which taught me the importance of order and process. After eight years of cubicle life, I completed the Oregon State Master Gardener program, which proved to be my gateway. Following training from Portland Community College Landscape Technology courses, I have built a career transforming outdoor spaces for Portland homeowners. I am now certified through the Backyard Habitat Program.

I am a mother of two, a believer in the power of local community, an avid backpacker, and a wannabe homesteader. My favorite spot is Elk Cove meadow on the north side of Mount Hood.

Alana Chau with Mighty Oak in background

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Testimonials

"Working with Alana was awesome! We wanted to have a drought-tolerant yard design, and also incorporate native plants into the yard. It was also important for us to support the bees and hummingbirds with our plant choices. Alana helped us by creating a yard design that had all of the pieces we were looking for. She supported us through the whole process as we relandscaped the yard. She was available to answer any questions or help us when we needed advice. We are beyond thrilled with our new yard!"

Kristin in Beaverton

plant vignette with fern, boxwood and rhubarb

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