The team did a good job, and the yard looks so much better. They were professional and paid good attention to detail in most spots. I mean, the project took a bit longer than anticipated, and communication could have been clearer at times. Good results, but with minor hiccups. read more

We hired Wild Oasis for a complex and challenging landscaping job that several others had either passed on or seemed stumped by. From the beginning, Alex (the owner) impressed us with his thoughtful planning, clear communication, and confident approach to a destroyed yard: a post-construction disaster zone wherein our entire quarter-acre plot of land was turned into a pit of uneven, impacted mud. Our project involved building a retaining wall, grading, improving drainage, and hauling away a large dump truck of poor quality fill dirt. It was a tough job, but they handled it with incredible professionalism and skill from start to finish. Not only did they tackle the hard work with skill and efficiency, but they also went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right--down to the last detail, suggesting water timers and tripod sprinklers that worked well. Their team was professional, and respectful. The dumpster company he hired accidentally knocked over my mailbox. I texted him about it the evening I noticed it; it was replaced by the next morning. Also, Alex genuinely seemed to care about the outcome, calling and later stopping by after a week to check the progress. The end result was even better than we imagined. What was once a sad and frustrating yard is now beautiful, usable, and a joy to spend time in again. We're incredibly grateful for their hard work and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for quality landscaping--especially for projects that are a challenge or too difficult for others. We plan to hire Wild Oasis to come back to help us naturescape our property ASAP. Thank you again for an amazing job! read more

I haven't decided yet what I am going to do but wanted to say right away how very much I appreciated Alex's extremely quick response to my inquiry, his coming out to my place and having a thoughtful discussion of potential practical and beautiful solutions for an unruly and high maintenance place. read more

Can't say enough good things about Alex and Wild Oasis Landscapes From our first convo, it was clear he really gets it. Not just about making things look good, but about creating spaces that vibe with the land, your lifestyle, and the bigger vision. He brought so much heart, creativity, and know-how to the table--and genuinely cared about making something lasting and alive. Felt like collaborating with an artist who also happens to know permaculture and design. Highly recommend if you want a backyard that nourishes your soul. read more

Alex did an absolutely fantastic job with our native garden landscaping! We are new to gardening and wanted to transform our small front yard into a beautiful, easy-to-maintain fully-native pollinator garden. Alex designed and executed everything perfectly, making sure that his design was in line with our vision, and the actual landscaping process was incredibly efficient. He provided clear instructions on exactly how to maintain our garden and checked up on how everything was growing a few weeks later. We were thrilled to experience our first of many springs and summers with a carpet of wildflowers and beautifully arranged variety of happy, healthy native plants! The local pollinators were very happy too. Highly recommend Alex for your native pollinator garden needs (or anything else!). read more

I hired Alex to remove some pesky bamboo from my yard and our neighbor's yard. He did a good job overcoming some logistical hurdles to get the right machinery into the back yard to get the job done. He did a great job of repairing our fence that needed to be temporarily moved to remove all of the bamboo. He also set us up with some other services and went the extra mile to make sure I had all the knowledge and supplies I needed. Will be using Alex and co for future projects! read more

Alex has a real talent for envisioning and designing outdoor spaces, transforming them into beautiful, welcoming environments -- balancing aesthetics with practical, low-maintenance options to ensure long-term success. I really appreciated all the helpful tips and thoughtful advice he shared throughout the process. Alex is a great guy all around, knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate about his craft. Totally recommend working with him read more

Alex did such an amazing job with our yard, and we are beyond thrilled with the finished project. We wanted a low maintenance, drought-tolerant yard, and we were in love with the first draft Alex created, only having to make a few minor modifications. His vision and artistic design was incredible, and we were very impressed with how he very much understood our vision just from a couple of conversations. He is also super amazing to work with--listened to our wishes with the project, helped us keep the cost down, had some creative ideas for plants to include, and did all the work in a relatively short amount of time. Plus he has just a super warm and friendly personality! On planting day, the workers who came were also amazing, and I even got to help plant with them (not required, just my choice!). I had a super fun day in the yard with everyone and was able to learn a lot from them. Alex has also returned a handful of times to check up on plants, tweak the incredible irrigation system he installed, and replace the few plants that didn't make it (again, very much to be expected with a big project like ours was). It was such an enjoyable experience, and I would absolutely recommend hiring Alex for any project you have. We are thrilled with the finished product and are already scheming on more outdoor projects just so we can work with him again! read more

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Alex at Friendly Portland Landscaping completely transformed our yard into a gorgeous, easy to maintain place that makes it so wonderful to come home to. Alex guided us through the entire process, listening to our vision while offering input and expertise when needed. We could not be happier with the result and highly recommend Friendly Portland Landscaping. read more

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Alex planned and carried out a landscaping project for my partner and I. He translated our general thoughts on our outdoor space (back, front and side yards) into a thoughtful and detailed plan, then collaborated with us in reviewing and finalizing it. The work started in the predicted time frame, and as the project proceeded, Alex tweaked things based both on availability of plants and his inspiration, in each case consulting with us. Over the next year or two, the new trees and plants will develop into a low maintenance bee- and bird-friendly environment. Alex is easy to work with and communicates thoroughly and well. Alex and his team do excellent work. We are delighted with the results and strongly recommend Friendly Portland Landscaping. read more

Alex turned our previous blackberry and weed lot into a stunning side yard that we're proud to show off! He created a beautiful design that incorporated native plants that will have strong enough roots to compete with the blackberries. He listened to my desires for adding purple and chose plants that would be easy to maintain. I am in LOVE with the end result! Alex was prompt, efficient, courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. His pricing was fair and he completed the job when he said he'd get it done. I'll definitely invite Alex back for other projects in the future! read more

Alex and his team completely transformed our backyard. He constructed a beautiful, easy to maintain, water feature and planted low-maintenance, eco-friendly plants that create an inviting oasis that is calming and lovely to look at. The finished product exceeded our expectations, yet it was the way Alex and his team went about transforming our yard that distinguish them. Alex had a clear vision, he was open to all feedback, and he did what he said he would do in the timeline he committed to. He was completely reliable, trustworthy and flexible. I cannot more highly recommend Alex and his team. read more

Alex and crew totally transformed our front yard after years and many dollars spent in a futile attempt to have a lawn. Since our area is on a slope and the soil was very compacted we were left with a mud bath every winter. Now we have a lovely mix of native grasses, flowering shrubs, evergreens, flowers and ground covers. No lawn at all at the front of the house! The plants are filling in rapidly and we are amazed at how quickly they are growing. We also had a small wall built which is quite lovely. Alex is easy to work with and extremely receptive to any and all ideas we had. We loved the designs he made and refined after our review. There were multiple challenges along the way--tree trimming issues and major delays with the City, excessive heat, soil removal, dust--but the end result is wonderful. We were told that we probably wont need to water the garden next year at all. Amazing!! We made some changes along the way which resulted in our paying more for the work but in our opinion the extra charges were warranted and the fees were reasonable. read more

Alex is a gifted garden/yard designer. He took our basic ideas and created a secret garden around our house. He used a number of native plants that are edible, beautiful and/or aromatic to create my dream space. I love that he brought out of the box ideas to me for approval. I will say that I loved every idea. Who knew that olive trees can grow in the PNW. I especially love the birch trees and the edible plants (blueberries, tomatoes, kale and pears). I was able to make my favorite summer sandwich with the tomatoes this year. Alex always communicates and brought very respectful workers to work alongside him in our new (no grass to mow) yard. Thanks Alex for your attention to detail and for your artistic eye. I recommend Alex and Friendly to anyone looking to update or create a calm, beautiful space around your home. read more

Alex did an incredible job transforming our yard into a pollinator-friendly xeriscape with native plants! Our front yard was all sad, dry grass that sloped down to the sidewalk and a big pine tree and bark chips. Now it pops with a variety of evergreen plants and native specials, fresh mulch and a new wall - it has lots of curb appeal and is better than I could've imagined! We hired Alex because he was quick to respond and a great communicator, he drafted up a detailed proposal quickly and demonstrated that he has extensive knowledge of plants and landscaping designs. He presented a beautiful design with photoshop that helped us envision the final results. He made the whole process seamless and easy. Even with a few challenges along the way such as finding a contractor to install a concrete wall, he negotiated on our behalf and made some changes to the plan to keep it in budget. He is a hard worker and really passionate about his work. If you want a landscaper who can move quickly and go above and beyond, Alex is the one to hire! read more

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Alex put in a beautiful new planting landscape at the front of our house in Ladd's addition. And installed a timed watering system to keep it irrigated. We had some trouble with the watering system connectors and Alex came right out and repaired it. We couldn't be happier with his services. Greg Kullberg read more

I moved into a newly constructed home with a backyard that was a blank canvas of grass surrounded by dirt all around the perimeter. Alex helped turn it into an oasis of garden beds, fruit trees, a pergola, and beautiful pavers surrounded by succulents and ground cover. He came up with the landscape design and did all the work himself with a few helpers. He showed tremendous thoughtfulness and care to make sure everything was exactly what I wanted. I wanted to create a space for my daughter and I to spend time together, garden, learn about food, and have fun! Alex made this all possible. The backyard has become a family gathering place. We have so much fun harvesting fruits and vegetables. And even though the project was completed several years ago, Alex checks in regularly to see how the yard is doing. He maintains it and is always available to answer my questions so I can do the upkeep myself too. I've learned a ton from him. On top of all that, he's just a genuine, great guy. I couldn't recommend him more! read more

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Alex helped me make my garden dreams come true! I recently moved into a new space with a few garden beds. I had some ideas but wasn't really sure if they were good or how to execute. Alex came in and helped me dream up a garden that not only looked beautiful but that also produced an epic harvest! He was communicative throughout the entire project and got the job done sooner than we initially planned for. I really appreciated his collaborative process and how much I learned from him along the way. He helped me develop a deeper connection to my space and the plants I share a home with. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a friendly, passionate, and fun landscaping company! read more

We needed professional help bringing our neglected japanese maples and other trees back to a manageable size and shape. Alex did a nice job working with some difficult material, did exactly what we asked, and did it at a reasonable cost. He also 1) returns calls and texts, 2) shows up, and 3) cleans up before he leaves. We plan to have Alex back to help us keep the yard looking it's best. Thanks Alex :-) read more

Alex suggested bushes and trees, replanted our front yard and created an irrigation system. He was prompt (did the job within a week of giving us a quote), good at communicating, the project was expertly done and I love the way it looks. I highly recommend his services. read more