Landscaping Services Bend OR | Call Bend Urban Gardens

Bend, OR 97701

(541) 728-3105

http://bendurbangardens.com

Common Questions

I'm new to gardening in Bend. How can you help me get started with my first vegetable garden?

Starting a garden in our high desert climate can feel overwhelming, but that's exactly what we specialize in. We begin with an on-site consultation to assess your space, sun exposure, and soil. Then, we create a personalized crop plan tailored to Bend's short growing season, selecting the right varieties that will thrive. We can also handle the installation of raised beds, which help with soil warmth and drainage, and provide ongoing coaching to guide you from planting through harvest, making the process manageable and successful.

My yard has drainage issues and uneven sprinkler coverage. Can you help with garden installation in these conditions?

Absolutely. Poor drainage and irrigation gaps are common challenges in Bend landscapes. During our greenscape construction and installation services, we address these issues head-on. We design and build raised garden beds, which improve drainage and prevent waterlogging—a key factor for healthy roots in our variable soil. We also integrate efficient drip irrigation systems into the bed design, ensuring consistent, targeted watering that conserves water and reaches every plant, overcoming typical sprinkler coverage problems.

Do you offer help with maintaining an existing edible garden throughout the season?

Yes, we offer landscape maintenance specifically for edible gardens. Our ongoing support includes seasonal check-ins to help with tasks like succession planting for a continuous harvest, organic pest and weed management strategies suited to our area, and advice on season extension techniques like using cold frames. Think of us as a mentor for your garden, providing the localized knowledge and encouragement needed to keep your Bend vegetable plot productive and healthy from spring through fall.

Core Services

  • Greenscape construction
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Landscape design
  • Landscape construction or installation
  • Gardening
  • Greenscape design

Company Background

Ashley, the founder of Bend Urban Gardens, is a Bend local with a deep passion for growing food in the high desert. After moving to town at age eleven, her journey into gardening began post-college, leading to an apprenticeship on organic farms and a certificate in Ecological Horticulture from UC Santa Cruz. She spent nearly a decade as an OSU Extension educator, teaching nutrition and gardening in Deschutes County. Now, she combines her contagious enthusiasm and teaching skills to make edible gardening accessible in Central Oregon's unique climate. Bend Urban Gardens provides personalized, research-based coaching, crop planning, and installation services, empowering residents to grow their own nutritious food right in their yards.



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