Naturalistic landscape design, installation, and ecological maintenance for Portland homeowners who want an outdoor space that feels soft, layered, and genuinely alive.
For homeowners ready to transform their outdoor space from the ground up. Our signature service covers everything: site analysis, concept development, planting design, hardscape planning, and material selection. We design with naturalistic plant communities, permeable hardscape materials — wood, clay, natural stone — and a bias toward softness over structure. Projects are built to feel discovered, not delivered.
Full-service installation — demolition and yard waste removal, plant and material procurement, planting, soil amending, and mulching. We source naturally derived materials: reclaimed wood, clay, decomposed granite, and uncut stone selected to age beautifully and settle into the landscape rather than dominate it. Includes post-install care instructions and access to discounted ongoing maintenance rates.
Monthly fine gardening for Portland homeowners who want a beautifully maintained naturalistic landscape without the hassle. Every visit is seasonally informed and ecologically grounded — hands-on horticultural care that supports the soft, layered character of your garden. Not a mow-and-blow service. Not even close.
For homeowners in the early stages, or those who want a professional eye and a clear direction. A focused, single-session consultation for Pacific Northwest homeowners to assess your space, discuss your vision, and leave with a clear sense of direction. Ideal if you're not ready for a full project but want to stop second-guessing yourself. On-site or virtual — and never unprepared. Before we arrive, we research your site thoroughly and prepare a curated plant palette and design direction specific to your conditions and vision. Your first conversation starts at a level of depth most clients don't reach until the third meeting. Ideal for DIYers, budget-conscious homeowners, and anyone considering a larger project. Perfect for those who want the Paper Crane aesthetic — naturalistic, soft, coastal-inspired — but aren't sure where to start. Consultation fee credited toward full design services.
Please note: We do not mow lawns, apply pesticides, herbicides, or chemical controls of any kind. Our Integrated Pest Management practices rely exclusively on organic and mechanical solutions. We serve residential clients throughout the Portland Metropolitan Area.
Every Paper Crane Gardens consultation begins before we ever set foot on your property. No other ecological landscaper in the Portland Metropolitan Area does this.
A detailed questionnaire covering site conditions, aesthetic goals, priorities, irrigation, and budget. Takes about ten minutes — and shapes everything that follows.
Your answers inform deep research into your site's conditions, sun exposure, soil, and regional plant performance. We prepare a tailored plant palette and design direction before we arrive — so nothing is guesswork.
We arrive with specific plant suggestions in hand. The conversation starts at a deeper level — faster, and more useful from the very first minute.
From design through installation and ongoing ecological maintenance — every phase grounded in horticultural expertise and a genuine love for the living world.
A consultation is always the right first step. We'll walk your space, understand your vision, and help you see the naturalistic, layered garden it's capable of becoming — already prepared before we knock on your door.