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Basalt Water Feature

By Dan Bertucci
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Backflow testing season ends in September

By Dan Bertucci

Just a friendly reminder that all backflow testing is due by September. Get scheduled as soon as possible if your backflow device has not been tested and required paperwork turned in to the City of Bend.  

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Ash Leafed Spirea for borders and space fillers

By Dan Bertucci
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Xeriscape Example

By Dan Bertucci
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Irrigation design, sprinkler zoning, and low volume drip Xerigation

By Nature's Plan

Nature’s Plan is an expert in our local climate and micro-climates as well as Central Oregon’s unique biodiversity and landscaping challenges. Through intelligent design, installation and management of our automatic irrigation systems plus a thoughtful and efficient backflow testing program we are leading the way in residential and commercial irrigation management for Central Oregon. We […]

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Some Favorite Oregon Natives and Drought Tolerant Species

By Nature's Plan

Central Oregon can be a difficult environment for plants which is why we like to focus on Oregon Native and “drought tolerant” plant species to keep your yard or garden looking it’s best throughout our varied seasons. Oregon Grape: (Mahonia) is a low water usage very versatile plant, it thrives all over Central Oregon and […]

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Types of Xeriscaping

By Nature's Plan

Xeriscaping With Other Landscape Design Aspects Although hardscaping or paver assemblies like a patio might seem at odds with the term “Xeriscape” we believe they work quite well together. Pavers drain and allow the ground to transfer oxygen which allows water to percolate through rather than to run off or make mud, and erode, they […]

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