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Landscape Services in Clackamas, Oregon
Grover’s Landscape Services & Design has served homeowners, HOAs, and businesses across Clackamas since 1995. Design-build landscapes, hardscape construction, irrigation, lighting, maintenance, site prep, and drainage, all handled by our own licensed crew. Written proposals before any work starts. Family-owned in Oregon for over three decades. Oregon License #100592.
By Yuriy Cheshev, Owner · Last updated June 2026
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Signs Your Clackamas Property Needs Professional Landscape Work
Clackamas properties tend to share a few common landscape problems. If any of these sound familiar, the property is telling you it is time for real work, not another season of patching.
- Standing water and soggy lawn areas. Clackamas sits east of the Willamette River with a mix of flat and rolling terrain and heavy clay soils. Water pooling after a rain, mulch washing out of beds, or turf that stays wet for days all point to grading and drainage that need real work.
- A larger lot that has become hard to manage. Many Clackamas properties sit on quarter-acre, half-acre, or larger lots. Bigger yards mean bigger problems when landscape care falls behind. Overgrown areas, weeds taking hold, and mature trees needing attention all become full projects instead of quick fixes.
- Aging hardscape from earlier decades. Older Clackamas lots often have patios, walkways, and retaining walls at end of life. Sinking pavers, cracked concrete, and leaning walls need real fixes, not surface patches.
- Overgrown blackberry, ivy, and self-seeded vegetation. Left alone, invasive vines take over Clackamas properties in a season or two. Land clearing and native plant restoration is one of our common calls in the area.
- An HOA property or apartment complex with inconsistent maintenance. Clackamas has many HOAs, master-planned communities, business districts, and large commercial properties including the Clackamas Town Center area. When the current maintenance vendor is missing visits or ignoring shared areas, it affects home values and how the property presents.
- New construction with a bare lot near a stream or wetland. Clackamas has several regulated waterways including Mount Scott Creek, Rock Creek, and other tributaries. Many newer lots have wetland or riparian considerations that need real planning from day one.
If any of these match your property, call (503) 936-8910. We will walk the site, tell you what is actually going on, and put a written plan on paper before any work starts.
Our Landscape Services in Clackamas
From a single garden redesign to a full property build with hardscape, irrigation, and lighting, here is what we handle for Clackamas residential and commercial clients.
Custom landscape design and installation services for Clackamas homes and businesses. Site walks, scaled drawings, plant plans built around the local soils and long growing season, and full design-build construction from concept to installation. Garden design services, outdoor living space designs, water feature installation, and outdoor kitchen design are all handled in-house.
Hardscape construction service covering paver patios, walkways, retaining wall installation services, fire pits, and outdoor kitchen installation. Every project starts with proper base preparation and drainage so the hardscape holds up through Oregon’s freeze-thaw winters and long wet season.
Year-round residential landscape maintenance and full commercial landscaping maintenance services across Clackamas. Weekly or biweekly programs for homes, HOAs, apartment complexes, business parks, and property managers. Consistent crew, written scope, one point of contact for every property.
New sprinkler system installation, sprinkler repair services, drip irrigation installation, seasonal startup, winterization, and backflow testing. Our irrigation and sprinkler services are sized for Clackamas lots and matched to the actual watering needs of your plants.
Full landscape lighting design services for Clackamas properties. Low-voltage LED path lighting, accent lighting on feature trees, hardscape lighting, and Christmas light installation service for the holidays. Every fixture is rated for Oregon weather.
Land clearing services, yard grading services, French drain installation, and drainage solutions. As an experienced Clackamas yard drainage contractor, we find the cause of standing water before we install anything, then fix the grade and the drainage together.
For Clackamas properties near Mount Scott Creek, Rock Creek, Sieben Creek, or other protected waterways, we handle wetland assessment, mitigation planning, native plant installation, and coordination with the Oregon Department of State Lands. Wetland concerns are common on many Clackamas lots.
How We Work
How a Clackamas Landscape Project Works
Call (503) 936-8910 or request a quote online. We ask about the property, the project, and the neighborhood. Then we schedule a site visit at your Tualatin property, usually within a few business days.
We walk the property, measure, check slope and drainage, look at existing plants and hardscape, and talk through your goals. Within a short turnaround, you get a written proposal covering scope, materials, timeline, and price. No verbal numbers, no surprise charges.
Once approved, our licensed crew handles the work. Site prep, hardscape, irrigation, planting, lighting, all coordinated on one schedule with one project manager. We clean the site daily and walk you through everything at completion so you know exactly what was done.
Clackamas Neighborhoods and Property Types We Serve
Three decades in the Portland metro has taken us into most of the neighborhoods in Clackamas. We handle both established homes with mature landscapes and new construction with bare lots.
- The Clackamas Town Center area and the surrounding residential neighborhoods
- Mount Scott and Mount Talbert in the western hillside neighborhoods
- Sunnyside and Sunrise on the east side of the community
- Damascus edge and the rural residential areas
- Pleasant Valley and the neighborhoods along the Portland border
- Clackamas Industrial Area and business parks along the I-205 corridor
- Commercial districts and shopping centers around the Town Center and 82nd Avenue
We work on single-family homes, larger acreage lots, hillside and view properties, HOA common areas, apartment and condo communities, office parks, retail centers, and new residential builds across the area.
Plants, Materials, and Brands We Use in Clackamas
Three decades in the Portland metro has taught us what actually performs in this climate. Cheap fixtures rust. Wrong-species plants die. Poorly built hardscape moves. We install with materials chosen for local soils, freeze-thaw winters, and the long growing season.
- Pacific Northwest native plants including vine maple, red flowering currant, sword fern, salal, and Oregon grape
- Ornamental trees and shrubs that perform reliably in Clackamas's clay-heavy soils
- Belgard, Mutual Materials, Pavestone, and Techo-Bloc pavers for patios, walkways, and driveways
- Basalt, granite, and Pacific Northwest natural stone for retaining walls and accents
- Allan Block and Keystone engineered retaining wall systems for slope stabilization
- Rain Bird and Hunter irrigation components for reliable, repairable systems
- Kichler, FX Luminaire, and Vista low-voltage LED lighting fixtures rated for outdoor Oregon weather
How Our Clackamas Landscape Pricing Works
Most Clackamas homeowners want a number before they call. We understand that, but giving you a flat “landscape services cost $X” without seeing the property would be dishonest. Two Clackamas yards on the same block can need completely different work. Here is how we actually price the job.
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Free site visit first.
A member of our team comes to the property, evaluates the site, and talks through what you want to accomplish. The site visit and initial consultation cost you nothing. -
Written proposal before any work starts.
Whether it is a garden refresh in Sunnyside or a full backyard build near Mount Scott, you see the scope, materials, timeline, and price in writing before you commit. No verbal numbers. No surprise add-ons.
Three things drive the price on any Clackamas landscape project:
- Scope of work. A single garden bed is a different conversation than a full property build with hardscape, irrigation, lighting, and outdoor living features
- Materials selected. Standard pavers cost less than natural stone. Standard fixtures cost less than premium brass. We give you options at different price points
- Site conditions. Clackamas lots vary. Flat suburban lots and hillside properties around Mount Scott and Mount Talbert need different approaches. Drainage issues, wetland proximity, older hardscape removal, mature trees to protect, and access limitations all affect the price
What you will not pay for:
- Hidden charges for base prep or drainage that should have been in the original quote
- Verbal estimates that grow once the project starts
- Pressure to add features your property does not actually need
If you want a rough range before we visit, call (503) 936-8910. Describe the property and what you want to accomplish, and we can usually give you a ballpark over the phone.
Landscape Services Across Clackamas and the Metro Area
We are based in the Portland metro area and serve Clackamas along with the surrounding communities.
- Primary service area: Clackamas Town Center area · Mount Scott · Mount Talbert · Sunnyside · Sunrise · Damascus edge · Pleasant Valley · Clackamas Industrial Area · I-205 corridor · 82nd Avenue commercial districts
- Extended service area: Lake Oswego · Beaverton · Hillsboro · Tualatin · Sherwood · Wilsonville · West Linn · Clackamas · Newburg · Salem · Clackamas
Looking for landscape services in another Portland metro city? Visit our Service Areas page for the full list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do landscape services cost in Clackamas?
It depends on the scope, the materials, and the site. Smaller residential jobs like a garden refresh or a lighting install often run a few thousand dollars. Full design-build projects with hardscape, irrigation, lighting, and outdoor living features run higher. Commercial and HOA maintenance contracts are priced monthly and depend on property size. We provide a written quote after the site visit.
When is the best time to plant or redesign a landscape in Clackamas?
Fall and early spring are the best planting windows in the Portland metro. Cooler weather and consistent rain help plants establish before the summer heat. Fall installation also lets hardscape settle before winter freeze-thaw. We install year-round when the weather allows, and design work can start in any season.
How does the terrain and soil in Clackamas affect landscape work?
Clackamas has a mix of flat suburban lots and hillside properties on Mount Scott, Mount Talbert, and the rolling terrain to the east. Clay-heavy soils across the area drain slowly and can heave hardscape if the base is not right. Sloped lots need proper grading to prevent runoff and erosion. Both need drainage planning built into every project from day one.
Do I need a permit for landscape work in Clackamas?
It depends on the project. Most residential planting and small hardscapes do not need a permit. Retaining walls over four feet, structural outdoor kitchens, work in the public right-of-way, and any excavation near a wetland or creek typically do. We handle the permitting through Clackamas County and other agencies when required.
How common are wetlands on Clackamas properties?
Fairly common. Clackamas has wetland areas along Mount Scott Creek, Rock Creek, Sieben Creek, and other waterways running through the area. Many lots either contain wetland features or sit within a regulated buffer. If your project is near water, call us before you break ground. A short wetland conversation now can save a stop-work order later.
Do you handle HOA and property management maintenance in Clackamas?
Yes. Commercial landscape maintenance services are a major part of what we do in Clackamas. HOAs, apartment communities, condo associations, business parks, and property management portfolios get a consistent crew, a written contract, and one point of contact for every property. Certificates of insurance and W-9s are available on request.
How do Oregon's rainy winters affect drainage on my property?
The Portland metro gets around 40 inches of rain per year, most of it in the wet season. Any grading, drainage, or hardscape issue gets amplified from October through April. Standing water, mulch washout, and soggy lawn are all signs the drainage was never designed for the actual rainfall the property gets. We fix the grade and add proper drainage where needed.
Are you licensed and insured to do landscape work in Clackamas?
Yes. We hold an Oregon License #100592 and carry general liability and workers’ compensation insurance on every project. Proof of insurance is available on request before work begins.
Do you offer free estimates in Clackamas?
Yes. The initial site visit and consultation are free anywhere in Clackamas and the surrounding Portland metro area. We walk the property, talk through your goals, and outline next steps with no obligation. Call (503) 936-8910 to schedule.
Why to choose us
What Clackamas Property Owners Say About Grover's
Grover’s holds a 5.0-star Google rating built over three decades of family-owned operation in the Portland metro. Many of our Clackamas clients have been with us for 15, 20, or 25 years, across multiple properties and multiple projects. Most new business comes through direct referrals from past clients.
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Free site visit. Written proposal. Licensed crew. Family-owned in Oregon since 1995. Serving Clackamas and the surrounding Oregon metro area.
Grover’s Landscape Services & Design. Oregon License #100592.