Drake’s 7 Dees
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping and Garden Center is a premier landscape design and build firm serving Portland, OR, since 1974. We specialize in creating custom residential outdoor living spaces, including patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, retaining walls, decks, and water features. Our expert team provides comprehensive services such as landscape lighting, sprinkler system design and repair, planting, and artisan pruning. Visit our Garden Center for a wide selection of plants and expert advice. We are dedicated to sustainable practices and high-quality craftsmanship. Contact us today to schedule a design consultation or visit our Portland location.
Services
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Portland sprinkler system WIFI controller upgrade
If your system relies on a irrigation box/controller, and you would like the flexibility to manage your system from your phone or computer, we can provide a WIFI compatible upgrade to your system. Contact us today to find out more.
Annual portland sprinkler system maintenance
Emergency irrigation repairs due to freeze damage are costly and inconvenient. Protecting your system will save you time, money, and peace of mind. Our Winterization and Spring Turn-On program will leave you worry-free.
Portland sprinkler system repair
Sometimes a sprinkler system has an issue which falls beyond the purview of scheduled maintenance. If you have an urgent need for repair of any of your sprinkler system components, give us a call today.
Portland irrigation backflow testing and installation
Backflow testing is required upon the installation of an irrigation system and annually thereafter, ideally in the spring when the system is turned on. Let our in-house certified tester take care of all the details of backflow testing and troubleshooting.
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Lighting repair
Drake’s 7 Dees also provides repair services in Portland, OR to previously installed lighting systems regardless of if we did the original installation or not. Our service team can replace bulbs, fixtures, low voltage wiring and transformers. If you require additional lights to your existing system, we are happy to enhance and customize according to your specific needs.
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Location & hours
5645 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Portland, OR 97225, USA
FAQs
Is there a difference between Drake’s 7 Dees landscape design and build and what other landscape designers offer?
Drake’s is different because while we are Portland landscape designers, we are more than that - which we why we call our service “design and build.”
Companies that offer only landscape design services will develop plans for a space and sell those plans so that they can be applied by a landscaping contractor. The drawbacks to this approach include:
Designers sometimes do not take into account or even know the costs associated with making their work a reality. As a result, thousands of dollars may be spent devising plans which are not buildable within a reasonable budget. Our designers, on the other hand, collaborate with the contractors on staff at Drake’s 7 Dees in order to make sure that every design comes in within the target budget.
When a separate landscape designer and construction contractor must be engaged, clients are responsible for finding each service provider and learning to work with each. Our system works to minimize the impact on our customers so they can spend more time enjoying the results. Our focus is on delivering to our clients.
Do I need a landscape design?
Whether your landscape project is a big or small project, design is where we start to develop how to move forward with your installation. Creating a design first can help flush out ideas and components that may not be the best fit, while finding solutions that meet your most important goals and work within your space. At Drake’s 7 Dees we start with our design process first. If design is important to you, you will find that our process gives you the ability to see your landscape come to life before moving forward with what can be a sizable investment.
What kind of experience does the team at Drake’s 7 Dees have at landscape design and construction?
Our core team has been together a very long time, eleven years on average. This kind of comradery and experience is unique within the Portland landscape design and build industry. This advantage separates us from the others in our industry and allows Drake’s to create an excellent customer experience.
How long does a design take to complete?
Designs can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks depending on complexity.
Who are your landscape designers?
Learn more about designers through their work on our Selected Work, or visit our Team to put a face to their names.
Is there a cost for the first meeting?
The first meeting Is complementary. We set a time that is good for you and encourage all interested family members to attend. The meeting usually takes between one and two hours. This is a time to get to know each other and to listen to your vision and expectations for your outdoor spaces. To spend the needed time together is very important in that this conversation sets up the launching pad we will use to apply our experience and creativity to develop your custom design.
Is there a difference in the way you plan landscaping for the front yard as opposed to the back?
Our approach is somewhat different. We believe that the backyard can and should be unique and personal and play to your family’s taste and style - few others will enjoy it, so it’s yours to make as you please. When it comes to the front yard, more attention should be paid to providing pride of ownership, respectful of the neighborhood and your neighbors, and add to the home’s value and street appeal.
How do you plan which plants should be placed in a landscape environment?
Besides appearance and growth characteristics, we pay particular attention to getting the soil right. Rather than applying general soil treatments, we test the earth in a lab and apply amendments by specific prescription. This maximizes plant health and beauty and minimizes plant failure.
We also choose plants that are most successful in the Pacific Northwest and relatively easy to care for. We want your landscape to last and be good for your family - not a burden on your time.
How much input do I have into the design?
A lot! During that first consultation your designer will ask questions regarding your overall goal and vision for the project. If you’re not sure, no problem. Our design team will begin to unpack how you enjoy living life outdoors to find the best solutions. We also have a detailed questionnaire that helps us determine what styles you prefer as well as questions about your existing landscape. Once a design is made your feedback is a very important part of the design process and we will make changes to best suit your needs.
What is your approach to budgeting driven by landscaping projects?
Our passion and focus in the work we do is creating a landscape that celebrates relationships. Gardens, patios, covered areas, walkways, and beautiful plantings create the backdrop for strengthening family ties, making new friends, and staying connected with old friends. Helping clients balance the design and installation of the landscape with the budget that’s right for them is one of our core responsibilities. Because we are a design and build company we are able to bring the “budget” along with the “design” each step of the way. We never want people to spend more than they should on their landscaping, so they have more to spend on their relationships.