Gardencraft | Certified Landscaping Services in Portland, OR
5734 NE Failing St, Portland, OR 97213
Business Profile
Gardencraft was founded in 2004 by a landscaper whose journey began in the gardens of Paris, France, cultivating an early appreciation for beautiful, well-maintained outdoor spaces. After moving to the Pacific Northwest in the mid-1980s, they honed their craft working for award-winning firms like Hendrikus Schraeven Landscaping in Seattle and deepened their urban horticulture expertise at renowned nurseries and tree services, including Swanson's Nursery and Teufel Landscapes in Portland. This extensive, hands-on apprenticeship across the region informs every project. Today, Gardencraft brings over 15 years of professional experience to the Portland Metro area, offering a comprehensive range of services from landscape construction and design to meticulous weekly maintenance. We are a licensed and insured team dedicated to building and caring for your outdoor living space with a practiced eye for detail and durability.
Questions and Answers
My yard in Portland has areas that pool with standing water after rain. What solutions can Gardencraft provide?
Standing water is a common issue in our local clay soils. Gardencraft addresses this through expert earthmoving and regrading to improve drainage, often combined with the installation of French drains or dry creek beds as part of a landscape design. For more structural solutions, we can construct retaining walls to manage slope and direct water flow, ensuring your yard is both functional and dry.
Do you handle both major construction projects and regular maintenance?
Yes, we provide a full spectrum of services. Our team can design and install hardscapes like patios, walkways, and retaining walls, and handle complex planting projects. We then offer ongoing maintenance to protect your investment, including weekly lawn mowing, pruning, weeding, and seasonal cleanup. This integrated approach means one trusted team sees your landscape project from concept through long-term care.
I have overgrown and unhealthy shrubs. What care do you offer?
We provide comprehensive shrub care tailored to the Pacific Northwest climate. This includes expert pruning and trimming to restore shape and health, diagnosis and organic treatment for common diseases and insects, and nutrient management. If a shrub is beyond recovery or poorly placed, we can safely remove it and recommend a suitable native or adaptive species for replanting, ensuring your garden thrives with less effort.
Service Capabilities
- Driveway construction or installation
- Shrub pruning or trimming
- Landscaping building construction
- Lawn care
- Insect management - shrubs




