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Landscape Services in Hillsboro, Oregon
Grover’s Landscape Services & Design has served homeowners, HOAs, and businesses across Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro Property Needs Professional Landscape Work
Hillsboro 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. Hillsboro sits in the flat Tualatin Valley with a lot of clay-heavy soil that drains slowly. 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 newer development landscape that looks unfinished. Hillsboro has grown fast with the Silicon Forest expansion, and many homes were finished with basic developer landscaping. Orenco Station, AmberGlen, and other newer neighborhoods often have lots that need real design work to look complete.
- Aging hardscape from earlier decades. Older Hillsboro 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 shrubs and trees crowding the house. Foundation plantings from 20 years ago have grown into the siding, the windows, and the roofline. Selective removal, pruning, and rebalancing brings the landscape back into scale.
- An HOA property or apartment complex with inconsistent maintenance. Hillsboro has many HOAs, master-planned communities, multi-family properties, and large corporate campuses. When the current maintenance vendor is missing visits or ignoring shared areas, it affects home values and how the property presents.
- New construction near a creek, wetland, or protected natural area. Hillsboro has several regulated waterways and natural areas running through the city. 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 Hillsboro
From a single garden redesign to a full property build with hardscape, irrigation, and lighting, here is what we handle for Hillsboro residential and commercial clients.
Custom landscape design and installation services for Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro. Weekly or biweekly programs for homes, HOAs, apartment complexes, tech campuses, 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 Hillsboro lots and matched to the actual watering needs of your plants.
Full landscape lighting design services for Hillsboro properties. Low-voltage LED path lighting, accent lighting on feature trees, hardscape lighting, and Christmas light installation service for the holidays. Every fixture rated for Oregon weather.
Land clearing services, yard grading services, French drain installation, and drainage solutions. As an experienced Hillsboro yard drainage contractor, we find the cause of standing water before we install anything, then fix the grade and the drainage together.
For Hillsboro properties near Rock Creek, Dawson Creek, McKay Creek, Beaverton 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 Hillsboro lots.
How We Work
How a Hillsboro 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.
Hillsboro Neighborhoods and Property Types We Serve
Three decades in the Portland metro has taken us into most of the neighborhoods in Hillsboro. We handle both established homes with mature landscapes and new construction with bare lots.
- Downtown Hillsboro and the historic core neighborhoods
- Orenco Station and the surrounding transit-oriented developments
- AmberGlen and the newer master-planned communities near the tech corridor
- South Hillsboro and the growing residential neighborhoods on the south side
- Reedville and Aloha edge on the east side of the city
- Rock Creek and North Hillsboro on the north side
- Silicon Forest tech campuses including the Ronler Acres and Jones Farm areas
- Business parks and industrial districts along Highway 26 and the Sunset Highway corridor
We work on single-family homes, riverfront and creekside properties, HOA common areas, apartment and condo communities, office parks, industrial sites, retail centers, and new residential builds across the city.
Plants, Materials, and Brands We Use in Hillsboro
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 Hillsboro'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 Hillsboro Landscape Pricing Works
Most Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro 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 Orenco Station or a full backyard build in South Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro 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. Hillsboro lots vary. Flat valley floor lots and rolling hillside properties 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 Hillsboro and the Metro Area
We are based in the Portland metro area and serve Hillsboro along with the surrounding communities.
- Primary service area: Downtown Hillsboro · Orenco Station · AmberGlen · South Hillsboro · Reedville · Rock Creek · North Hillsboro · Ronler Acres · Jones Farm · Silicon Forest tech corridor
- 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 Hillsboro?
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, HOA, and tech campus 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 Hillsboro?
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 Hillsboro affect landscape work?
Hillsboro sits mostly on flat Tualatin Valley floor with clay-heavy soils that drain slowly. Flat lots do not shed water on their own, and clay can heave hardscape if the base is not right. Drainage planning has to be built into every project instead of added later.
Do I need a permit for landscape work in Hillsboro?
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, creek, or other regulated area typically do. We handle the permitting through the City of Hillsboro and other agencies when required.
How common are wetlands on Hillsboro properties?
Fairly common. Hillsboro has significant wetland areas along Rock Creek, Dawson Creek, McKay Creek, Beaverton Creek, and other waterways running through the city. 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, tech campus, and property management maintenance in Hillsboro?
Yes. Commercial landscape maintenance services are a major part of what we do in Hillsboro. HOAs, apartment communities, condo associations, business parks, tech campuses, 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 Hillsboro?
Yes. We hold 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 Hillsboro?
Yes. The initial site visit and consultation are free anywhere in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro and the surrounding Oregon metro area.
Grover’s Landscape Services & Design. Oregon License #100592.