OUR LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS KNOW WHAT AN IMPACT OUTDOOR SPACES

CAN HAVE ON OUR LIVES

For over six decades, our landscape design approach has taken Portland’sordinary and under-used yards and transformed them into landscapes

that reflect how our clients and their families live life outdoors. To us, a yard is more than plants and pavers;

it’s the backdrop for the moments by which we remember our lives.

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Let the talented team at Drake’s 7 Dees transform your single family backyard into a fresh and fun outdoor space that the whole family and neighborhood will enjoy. The sky is the limit with the West Slope collection. Possibilities include a hardy lawn with in-ground trampoline, a new patio with spa encircled by lush flowering plants. Easy to care for plants combined with traditional, no-fail perennials insure a hassle free and stunning outdoor space that you will enjoy the whole year.

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LOT SIZE: 0.75 acre HOUSE BUILT: 2006

MATERIALS + PLANTING

- In-Ground Pool- Cultured Stone Walls- Concrete Pool Deck- Gaura- Phormium- Vine Maple

The use of garden walls can be not only very functional but very beautiful. These cultured stone walls make a statement while separating layers of color & greenery. They also easily allow for lighting to be built-in.

CULTURED STONE WALLS

Pacific Fire Vine Maple

New Zealand Flax

Little Janie Gaura

TYPICAL STYLES:

Traditional, Eclectic, Rustic, Asian, Victorian

TYPICAL COMMUNITIES:

Hillsdale, Garden Home, Raleigh Hills, Cedar Hills, Bridlemile, Hillsboro, West Linn

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There’s nothing quite like lounging around poolside on a warm summer day, especially when it is in your own backyard! We look for ways to optimize form and function with a site specific approach.

IN-GROUND POOL

A critical part of pool design is the size, shape, and material of the surrounding pool deck. Concrete with the right finish will provide a beautiful slip-proof surface to finish off your poolyard.

CONCRETE POOL DECK

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1VISIT

• Identify specific aesthetic desire within context of your neighborhood

• Determine your family’s outdoor living wants & needs

2DESIGN

• Thoughtfully plan curb appeal to fit within style & history of community

• Personalize backyard spaces for family gathering & relaxation

3BUILD

• Use natural construction materials and curving forms

• Plant evergreens, flowering shrubs, lawns, and colorful specimen trees

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GATHER.

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ENJOY.

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PLAYFUL.

SUSTAINABLE.

COLORFUL.

There is a growing trend towards sustainable living and self-sufficiency. An increasing number of homeowners are interested in growing their own food, reducing their reliance on conventional energy sources and decreasing their family’s impact on the environment. Drake’s 7 Dees can help you create a landscape that combines these elements while also providing a fun and attractive outdoor living space. Beauty and function combine to create the Hawthorne Collection.

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FLAGSTONE PATHWAYS

There is an art to boulder placement. The sizing, spacing, facing, setting, and planting takes patience and vision to get right. Yet it makes all the difference. Our designers go to great lengths to ensure each boulder is set with precision and detail.

BOULDER ROCKERY

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Elijah Blue Fescue

Painted Lady Fern

Soft Caress Mahonia

LOT SIZE: 5,227 SQFT HOUSE BUILT: 1928

MATERIALS + PLANTING

- Flagstone Pathways- Boulder Rockery- Custom Landscape Lighting- Micro-Climate Planting Plan- Soft Caress Mahonia- Painted Lady Fern- Elijah Blue Fescue

TYPICAL STYLES:

Eclectic, Rustic, Craftsman, Asian, Modern, Contemporary

TYPICAL COMMUNITIES:

Hawthorne, Alberta Arts, Mt. Tabor, Kenton, St. Johns, Woodstock

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Anyone who owns a home in Portland knows that the climate even within your own lot-lines can vary greatly. We understand that an amazing planting palette is more than knowing your hostas from your heucheras, it’s about beautiful vignettes from full-sun to full-shade.

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What’s the big deal, it’s just a flagstone pathway!? At Drake’s, we think of them as a refined artistic expression. From stone selection, hand hewing, base preparation, to fine grading, our paths are anything but ordinary.

MICRO-CLIMATE PLANTINGS

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1VISIT

• Determine the desired use and functionality of your garden

• Identify potential for renewable resource use from rainwater to vegetation.

2DESIGN

• Personalize garden to fit your personality and taste

• Plan garden spaces for growing food, collecting rainwater, and composting

3BUILD

• Plant beautiful, native, edible, and habitat freindly trees and shrubs

• Use environmentally friendly materials appropriate to the context of your landscape

THEH A W T H O R N E

COLLECTIONsynergizing beauty and sustainability

Plan Development

UNPLUG.

PLAY.

GROW.

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ELEGANT.

SOPHISTICATED.

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A sophisticated landscape design can have an enormous impact on the beauty and value of a home. The Laurelhurst Collection is tailored for those who are ready to take their property to the next level and make an investment that will truly grow and appreciate with time. Stunning water features, outdoor recreation spaces, highquality masonry and stunning plant combinations are just a few of the possibilities.

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Connector walkways and drainage can be boring, however necessary they may be. Yet this thoughtfully designed side yard has charm and class. Its hard to believe it used to be a veritable lake before our team got involved.

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LOT SIZE: 0.25 acre HOUSE BUILT: 1989

MATERIALS + PLANTING

- Garden Walls- Squares & Recs Bluestone- Clear Cedar Arbor- Japanese Anemone- Hardy Fuchsia- Provence Lavender

Using natural stone to create an engaging multi-tiered stroll path through a garden is a time-tested landscape design solution. It can feel traditional yet sophisticated and you can incorporate some contemporary twists.

WALKWAY + DRAINAGE

OVERSIZED STROLL PATH

Provence Lavender

Hardy Fuchsia

Japanese Anemone

TYPICAL STYLES:

Traditional, Victorian, Mediterranean, Colonial

TYPICAL COMMUNITIES:

Laurelhurst, West Hills, Northwest Heights, Forest Park, Dunthorpe, Lake Oswego

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TERMINUS PATIO & ARBOR

A site analysis is not complete without a proper account of the best views in the landscape. Incorporating an overhead structure can capture views and allow the eye a feature to focus and rest on.

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1VISIT

• Focus on space planning and identify potential landscape ‘rooms’ and functions

• Identify architectural style of your home and contextually appropriate landscape styles

2DESIGN

• Use trees, shrubs, hardscapes, built structures, and lawn to create intimacy and definition in the landscape

• Plan hardscapes and planting to relate and enhance existing architectural features

3BUILD

• Use long-lasting and proven construction materials

• Plant evergreen shrubs, flowering perennials, lawns, and stately specimen trees

traditional elegance + luxury

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ESCAPE.

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Throughout Portland you will find many architectural styles including Victorians, cottages, and many gorgeous Craftsman bungalows. We at Drake’s 7 Dees put the same passion and artistry that went into these architectural treasures and apply them to your outdoor space. Traditional yet unique, the Sellwood Collection uses select materials to create an inspiring and lasting garden that will never go out of style.

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ROMANTIC.

ARTISTIC.

DISTINCT.

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LOT SIZE: 9,800 sqft HOUSE BUILT: 1979

MATERIALS + PLANTING- Brazilian Hardwood’s- Louvered Panel Screens- Landing Step Units- Custom Poured Concrete- Heart’s of Gold Redbud- Sapphire Skies Yucca- Kent Beauty Oregano Kent Beauty Oregano

Sapphire Skies Yucca

Heart’s of Gold Redbud

TYPICAL STYLES:

Contemporary, Eclectic, Rustic, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, Modern

TYPICAL COMMUNITIES:

Sellwood, Ladd’s Addition, Moreland, John’s Landing, Reed, Burlingame

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COLLECTIONBest case scenario: you have a dining room inside your house for Winter, and one outside your house for Summer. This distinct dining deck will draw you outside on those beautiful summer nights.

After dinner, retire to the viewing deck to sip your digestif as the sun dips below the horizon. Every evening has that staycation vibe as you relax and recharge in your thoughfully crafted backyard.

Simple and sleek stairs in the landscape can elevate your outdoor spaces (pun shamelessly intended). A well designed and built staircase will be comfortable to walk on and attractive to look at.

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1VISIT

• Identify architectural style of home and discuss desired custom elements

• Determine intended uses and functionaluity of garden.

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• Thoughtfully plan garden spaces to fit style & architecture of house

• Design custom structures, fences, & containers to personalize and beautify your property

3BUILD

• Use time tested materials and craftsmen to create quality custom elements

• Plant evergreens, unique specimen shrubs, and elegant shade trees

proven craftsmanship, crisp new designs

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INSPIRE.

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MODERN.

Urban living has the benefit of being a stone’s throw from downtown but comes with limited outdoor space. The Pearl Collection showcases elegant solutions for small scale gardens. Bring nature and beauty to your property with creative hardscapes, containers, succulents, and vertical gardening. Create a relaxing refuge from the bustling city just outside.

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LOT SIZE: 0.28 acresHOUSE BUILT: 2008

MATERIALS + PLANTING- Architectural laminated glass- Custom Kitchen / Fireplace- White coated steel- Spotted White Rock Rose- Midwinter Fire Dogwood- Blue Spurge

CUSTOM FIREPLACE

WHITE COATED STEEL

ARCHITECTURAL GLASS

Blue Spurge

Midwinter Fire Dogwood

Spotted White Rock Rose

TYPICAL STYLES:

Contemporary, Modern, Asian

TYPICAL COMMUNITIES:

Pearl District, Northwest District, Downtown, Goose Hollow, Irvington, Buckman

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12” strips of steel with 1” design gaps around the firebox help to mask load bearing columns while creating a clean, light focal point. The feature is double-sided creating 360 degree interest.

White steel was an easy choice being that we wanted to force the impression of a light & slender structure. The columns and purlins almost seem to float off the concrete flooring.

The soft glowing glass creates a stunning difused light throughout the space, it brightens and highlights. Glazed seams keep the interior dry, raindrops collect above in artistic arrangements.

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1VISIT

• Identify main use of your outdoor space

• Measure vertical spaces to maxmize opportunities

2DESIGN

• Compose series of mini views within garden to offer interest and make the space feel larger

• Select vertical plants or green walls to provide lushness where ground space is limited

3BUILD

• Use materials such as finished concrete and weathered steel to create clean geometric forms

• Plant tall grasses, succulents and others low water plants ideal for small spaces

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UNWIND.

ADMIRE.

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