Pistils Landscape Design
In addition to our dynamic retail nursery, Pistils offers a complete range of landscape design and installation services for clients in the greater Portland metro area. From detailed design plans to planting and hardscape installation, we’re ready to assist in creating the landscape you’ve always wanted.
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Our Services
Comprehensive landscape design plans in both 2D and 3D, fine carpentry (decks, fences, trellis, etc.), expert stone masonry (patios, walls, walks, etc.), water features and lighting are among the services we offer. If you’re considering working with us, we recommend consulting our design survey tool to assist in clarifying your vision. Email us at pistilsdesign@comcast.net or call us at 503.975.4175 anytime with thoughts on how we might assist.
A Collaborative Approach
With our design clients, as with customers who visit our retail shop, our focus is on close communication and collaboration. We understand that every project and client is unique and what works for some, most definitely doesn’t work for others. We ask our prospective clients a lot of questions up-front, so we can effectively determine how we might best serve them. Then, as the project moves forward — from the planning phases through the final installation — we remain in close contact, working hand-in-hand with our clients to ensure the end-result precisely meets their specific vision and expectations. Our policy is that we won’t accept any final compensation for our services until our clients are completely satisfied, as we stand firmly behind all of our work.
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ARBOR LODGE REVIVAL
We would like to thank Pistils Landscape Design for their wonderful work. From the design, to the landscaping, to the choice of plants and the full installation, Pistils was a joy to work with.
Pistils’ experience and vision helped turn the outside of our house into an integrated and wonderfully functional living space — not just some old “yard” or some old “driveway” — but a real showpiece! Pistils’ willingness to bring all sorts of ideas to the table from conservative to wild but also to take into account our thoughts and desires (no matter how inarticulate they were) was excellent. I felt Pistils really listened to our ideas and really incorporated them into a unified idea that runs from front to back of the house.
For the work itself, we have been remodeling our house fairly substantially over the last six years. In that time we’ve had close to 20 different contractors working in, on and around the home with a wide variety of work ethics and workmanship ideas. Pistils was amazing! They were punctual, courteous, very hard working, and very professional; Pistils has chosen its people well. Even my neighbors (who were quite curious about such a big job) always remarked how friendly the employees were and what a great job they did and what attention to detail they had. The fact that everyone would clean up each night before leaving was a huge bonus and almost unheard of among the other contractors we’ve had.
For such a large job (back yard reboot with structures, side yard reboot with hardscaping, and front yard reboot with everything) Pistils always kept us up-to-date with any changes or snags so there were no surprises when the work was done or when the final bill came.
We are ecstatic about our new front, side and back yards. We’ve been recommending Pistils to everyone we know and will continue doing so.
– KAT + JOSH, N. PDX
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It’s been a long time coming … a brand new, professionally designed garden. It’s not that I couldn’t do it myself … I know what looks good … but I didn’t know how to make it all happen by myself … So, after years of trying, I hired a local pro - Pistils Landscape Design. They’re part of the famous nursery down on Mississippi Avenue. I’ve been a regular customer for years and have truly come to rely on and trust the expertise of the staff and owners. So, when I learned they also offered landscape design and installation, I jumped on it.
Mégan and Glenn came out and met with me and listened to all my grand ideas, dreams and desires. From there, they drafted up a gorgeous site plan and we were on our way!
Pistils is an all-time favorite … and truly unparalleled in terms of beautiful things, wisdom and design. My garden was reborn thanks to Pistils.
– ANGELA, NE PDX
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Pistils Landscape Design transformed our cramped and poorly designed backyard into a spacious, useable and beautiful outdoor area. Glenn was always gracious and regularly checked in with us during the installation process to ensure that our wishes were being met. Pistils’ hands on, design/build approach was a great match for our needs, as it enabled us to phase the project and make decisions as the design unfolded.
– ABIGAIL, SE PDX
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We are just thrilled about our new backyard — it’s like something right out of Sunset Magazine. Thank you, Pistils for your great work.
– ANNIE, NE PDX
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We contacted Pistils Landscape Design late in the spring with ideas for fixing a back yard that had been neglected. We wanted raised beds for gardening, room for a chicken coop, a deck for entertaining and a lawn for playing croquet. We also wanted to incorporate our existing perennials into the design. We knew we were being ambitious … Glenn and Megan listened to our needs and made helpful suggestions during the planning phase. The plan they presented to us gave us a very detailed menu to choose from, as well as many design elements we hadn’t thought of. Once the work began, Glenn checked in with us daily and was a pleasure to work with. The Pistils Landscape crew members were efficient, friendly and professional. The end result is a beautiful back yard that exceeded our expectations.
– HATTIE, NE PDX
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We loved working with Glenn from Pistils Landscape Design. We’ve taken to calling the coop he built us the chicken mansion. Glenn listened to what we wanted, modified his coop design to meet our needs and then hand-crafted us a gorgeous coop. The coop perfectly meets the needs of our little backyard flock by providing them a secure structure with a ton of room. It provides easy cleaning and access for us and is a great visual focal point in our yard. We would consider Pistils Landscape Design in a heartbeat for another project.
– BECKY, NE PDX
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