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Hello, welcome to the walls
business podcast, where we dive

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deep into sustainable
landscaping practices and

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innovative construction
technologies as a proud, locally

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owned and family operated
business. We've been woven into

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the fabric of the Portland,
Oregon metro area since 1985 our

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journey is a testament to the
enduring values of community

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craftsmanship and the unique
charm that defines our city.

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Each episode will explore the
stories, challenges and

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successes that have shaped us
and the local landscape. Let's

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dig in three underappreciated
landscaping features for

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Portland. Homes in the lush,
verdant sprawl of Portland,

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Oregon, where the roses are as
iconic as the rain, homeowners

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have a plethora of options to
enhance their outdoor spaces,

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while many might gravitate
towards spectacular flower beds

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or sprawling vegetable gardens,
several landscaping features

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often fly under the radar
despite their ability to

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transform a property. Here we
explore three underappreciated

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landscaping features that can
elevate your Portland homes,

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curb appeal and functionality.
One native plant gardens in an

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area as eco conscious as
Portland, integrating native

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plant gardens into your
landscape design not only

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supports local ecology, but also
reduces maintenance needs.

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Native plants are adapted to the
region's climate and soil,

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meaning they require less water,
fewer fertilizers and minimal

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pesticides compared to their non
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Incorporating species like the
Oregon grape, Western sword Fern

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and Pacific Wax Myrtle can
provide a year round display of

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foliage and flowers that sustain
local wildlife and give your

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garden a truly local flavor. Two
rain gardens, given Portland's

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notorious drizzle, rain gardens
are a practical yet overlooked

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element in residential
landscaping, these features are

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designed to collect and absorb
runoff from roofs, driveways and

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other hard surfaces, filtering
pollutants and preventing the

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water from becoming a stormwater
issue by positioning a rain

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garden in a natural or
engineered depression, it can be

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both a focal point and a
conversation starter about

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sustainable practices at home,
planting moisture, loving

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plants, like rushes, sages and
certain asters, can enhance its

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functionality and beauty, making
it a standout feature that

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marries form with function.
Three boulder accents, while

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often used in larger public
landscapes, boulders can bring a

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dramatic and earthly element to
personal gardens as well

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strategically placed, these
large rocks can serve multiple

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purposes. They anchor the
landscape visually create

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naturalistic borders and even
double as rustic seeding options

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when paired with low lying
plants or mosses, boulders can

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emulate a serene, naturalistic
environment that reflects the

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rugged beauty of the Pacific
Northwest right in your

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backyard, incorporating these
features into your landscape not

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only enhances the beauty and
utility of your home, but also

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contributes positively to the
local environment. Each element,

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from native plants that thrive
with minimal intervention, to

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rain gardens that manage
stormwater represents a step

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towards more sustainable living
practices. Meanwhile, the

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esthetic appeal of natural
boulders can make your outdoor

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space a standout in the
neighborhood. As Portland

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continues to grow and evolve,
these landscaping features offer

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a way to remain connected to the
area's natural heritage and

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forward thinking ethos. Consider
embracing these underappreciated

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landscaping elements to not only
boost your property's curb

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appeal, but also its ecological
footprint. After all, a

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thoughtfully designed landscape
is a gift that keeps giving,

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offering daily delights to the
eye and support to the local

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environment. If you're intrigued
by the potential of transforming

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your home with these innovative
landscaping designs, we're here

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to help to see how native
gardens, rain gardens, or

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boulder accents, can enhance
your property, please call. List

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at 503-735-9255, or email info
at buy the wall.com to schedule

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a free on site estimate.
Discover the unique beauty and

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environmental benefits these
features can offer to your

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outdoor space. Thank you for
joining us on the walls business

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podcast. As we wrap up, remember
that our journey is more than

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just about building and design.
It's about creating a legacy of

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community craftsmanship and a
distinct charm that makes our

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city unique. Keep following us
for more stories, challenges and

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triumphs that not only shape our
business, but also enrich our

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local landscape until next time,
let's continue to build a

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sustainable future together.
Thank you for listening and keep

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growing with us. You.