About Portland Xeriscape
Portland Xeriscape was founded on a straightforward idea: homeowners and business owners in the Pacific Northwest deserve a landscaping partner who understands the local climate, knows the native plants, and can deliver a finished yard that looks great without wasting water. We built this company to be that partner — a full-service xeriscape design and installation team rooted in Portland and committed to doing the work right from the first consultation to the final walkthrough.
We've watched Portland summers get drier and longer. We've seen water bills climb. We've talked to hundreds of property owners who are tired of maintaining thirsty lawns that don't perform and don't make sense for the climate they actually live in. Xeriscaping is the answer more Portland homeowners are finding, and we're here to make the transition as smooth and rewarding as possible.
Who We Are
Portland Xeriscape is a locally operated xeriscape landscaping company serving residential and commercial properties throughout Portland and the surrounding region. Our team includes experienced landscape designers, certified horticulture professionals, and installation crews who specialize exclusively in water-wise and drought-tolerant landscaping. This isn't a side service for us — it's everything we do, and that focus makes us better at it.
Our designers bring deep knowledge of xeriscape plants, xeric grasses, drought resistant shrubs, and waterwise plants that are proven performers in Portland's specific conditions. We understand the frost cycles, the soil composition, the seasonal rainfall patterns, and the microclimates that vary from neighborhood to neighborhood across the metro area. That local knowledge shapes every desert landscape design we produce and every xeriscape installation we complete.
What We Do
We handle every phase of your project under one roof. Our process begins with an on-site consultation and soil assessment, where we evaluate your yard's drainage, sun exposure, and existing vegetation. From there, our design team builds a custom xeriscape garden design tailored to your property, your aesthetic preferences, and your budget — whether you're looking for a simple desert landscape with clean gravel lines and ornamental grasses, a modern desert backyard with structured plantings and a patio, or a lush desert oasis landscape layered with water-wise shrubs and native perennials.
Once the design is approved, our installation crew takes over completely. We handle grading, soil preparation, xeriscape plant installation, low-water irrigation system setup, mulching, and decorative rock or gravel placement. We work on projects of every scale, from small backyard desert landscaping ideas turned into reality for residential clients to large commercial and HOA xeriscape designs that need to perform across acres of property.
After installation, our seasonal maintenance programs keep your waterwise landscape looking sharp through every phase of Portland's climate calendar.
Why Xeriscape
Xeriscaping isn't just a trend — it's a practical, long-term investment in your property and your budget. A professionally designed xeric landscape significantly reduces outdoor water consumption, cuts down on maintenance time and cost, and adds lasting curb appeal that holds up through dry summers and wet winters alike. For property owners asking what is xeriscaping or what does xeriscaping mean, the short answer is a smarter way to landscape — one that works with nature instead of fighting it.

Whether you've been researching desert landscaping ideas for your front yard, looking into DIY xeriscape options, or exploring waterwise landscape design for a commercial property, Portland Xeriscape has the team and the experience to bring your vision to life.
Let's Build Something Worth Looking At
If you're ready to replace your high-maintenance lawn with a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape that saves water and adds value to your property, we're ready to get started. Contact Portland Xeriscape today to schedule your consultation.