"The most important aspect of [Your Garden Companion] is they actually care about our garden and are interested in keeping it well maintained.”
-Way
“[Your Garden Companion] tuned in to my desire for a ‘wild’ garden and guided me in choosing flora that would thrive in the high desert.”
-Marvos
“It is rare to find a business that balances integrity, passion, value and results, but that is what I found with - the crew of Your Garden Companion.” -Joy
Artistic Drainage
Excess overflow can be directed into swales and intermittent streams.
Purpose: Designed to manage rainwater and mimic natural water flow.
Source: Captures rainwater from roofs, driveways, or other impermeable surfaces.
Harvesting the Rain
Raingardens store water for surface plants.
Purpose: Conserves surface water to support moist native plants for added wildlife diversity
Source: Capturing water off roofs or driveways, based on impermeable surface area.
Fireweed
Chamaenerion angustifolium
Blue Flax
Linum lewisii
Shrubby Cinquefoil
Dasiphora fruiticosa
Rocky Mountain Penstemon & Western Tiger Swallowtail
Penstemon strictus & Papilio rutulus
“As someone who values organic materials, native plants, and water-savvy techniques, I found YGC (Your Garden Companion) to be the perfect match.” -Joy
“[Your Garden Companion] has been respecting our limited budget by scheduling her work accordingly, which we most appreciate.”
-Marvos
Lawn Reduction: Eco Benefits
Water Conservation: Grass lawns require almost 3 ft. of water per growing season and Central Oregon only receives about 1 ft. of precipitation per year in the cold seasons. Reducing lawn is the easiest way to concerve water in our desert- landscape.
Biodiversity Support: Reducing grass provides space for pollinator-friendly plants and wildlife habitats.
Soil Improvement: Native plants do not require excessive fertilizers or chemicals that can harm the living microbes in the soil, that build a healthy soil structure underground.
Lawn Reduction: Practical Benefits
Low Maintenance: Reducing grass cuts down on mowing, watering, and fertilizing, often with gas-powed mowers, that can add more green house gases to the atmosphere.
Aesthetic Appeal: Diverse native plantings, pathways, and other features that mimic nature, invite pollinators, birds and other wildlife to your viewing experience.
Cost Efficiency: Lower expenses for water, fertilizers pesticides, and lawn equipment upkeep, save money.
Pathway by Miranda Stonework
“Your Garden Companion balances integrity, passion, value, and results—plus a top dressing of education!” -Joy
Western Juniper
Juniperus occidentalis
Canada Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Tufted Evening Primrose
Oenothera caespitosa
Blanketflower
Gaillardia aristata
Functional Woodworking Solutions
We understand that certain projects require thoughtful woodworking to support your landscape’s functionality. From raised garden beds with locally harvest juniper lumber to wood framed steps, decks or purgolas, we can build or subcontract these features with our construction partners.
Our goal is to ensure these features blend seamlessly into your landscape, prioritizing durability and natural aesthetics. While woodworking isn’t our primary focus, we offer these services as needed to complete your vision.
The Beauty of Native Plant Regrowth
Our work may start with carefully chosen smaller native plant species, depending on your budget, the size of the space you want to fill, and what you envision for your landscape. As these plants mature, they gradually grow into lush, vibrant habitats.
Repurposed felled/downed trees to stabilize the hillside and promote fungal growth.
Old bike wheels along the garden beds for sentimentality and a barrier to dogs.
Pruned branches woven into the fence to blend into the landscape, and add height to deter deer.
Integrated Natural Designs
Natural wood logs and other “found” items provide function and beauty to trails. Options such as integrating upright snags for perches, nesting sites, and deer deterrents are endless, and you can incorporate your own style into your property.