Contacts – Landscaping & Garden Shop

Disclaimer: It’s been a very busy season for landscaping companies. We may not be able to schedule work within the timeframe that you need. The soonest design/install consultation is about 4+ months out. Cleanup/maintenance consultation is about 1-2 months out. Thank you for your patience and understanding! A tip to avoid this – start talking to us early! A lot of prep work (such as design, weeding, pruning, mulching, hardscaping) can be done any time of the year.

Submit the consultation form below to start your landscape project!

How far is your service area?

We generally don’t travel further than a 30 to 45 minute drive from our headquarters, 3454 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR. However, we can make exceptions for certain projects.

What are all the stages of a project?

Most of our projects take place in 3 stages: Consultation, Design, Installation.

At the consultation, our lead designer will walk through your property with you, assess the conditions of the land, understand your needs/goals, and help you visualize what’s possible. After that, we will be able to tell you how much the design will cost.

During the design, our team of designers will develop your vision further, layout the elements of your backyard ecosystem, and create a detailed installation plan. We will work with you to find the best materials and methods within your budget constraints. Depending on the project, your final design document can include architectural drawings/plans, plants attributes/benefits, ecosystem functions and how you can interact with them, and more. It will also include an exact cost estimate, if you choose to hire us to install the design. You can of course hire someone else, or do it yourself.

How much does a consultation cost?

For a typical urban lot around 4,000 sqft, we charge $50 for a maintenance/clean-up consultation, $100 for a half-property design/installation consultation, and $150 for a full property design/installation consultation. This fee will be credited to the installation or maintenance contract cost later. Additional fees may be applied for larger urban lots or rural lots.

How much does the actual project cost usually? Is there a minimum?

For design and installation, most landscaping companies will charge you $7,000 to $35,000 for 1,000 square feet of yard depending on the complexity of the project. For a typical urban lot in Portland, our average design usually costs around $2,500 to $8,500. Our average installation costs around $6,500- $25,000. For cleanups, our average is around $2,500 to $6,500. The cost can be more for larger properties and more technical difficulties.

Our minimum is $1500 for all projects. We usually require an on-site consultation before we can give out an exact cost estimate. This is because there are many factors that can affect cost that we can’t assess until we see your property and know its history.

How much does year-round maintenance cost?

For year-round maintenance, our minimum is $215 per month. That includes 2 visits per month. Most of our clients pay around $375 per month to fully meet their maintenance needs. Larger properties will likely cost more. We usually requires an on-site consultation before we can give out an exact cost estimate. This is because there are many factors that can affect cost that we won’t be able to assess until we see your property and know its history.

With year-round maintenance, will my landscape look tidy / clean / professional?

The short answer is yes, if given proper maintenance and sufficient time / budget. However, we recommend you read the long answer here, because our ecological maintenance can be very different from conventional maintenance that many people are used to.

How soon can the consultation or the actual project start?

Please see the disclaimer above about our consultation availabilities. After consultation, actual project start time can vary a lot. First, we will have to wait for you to sign the contract and make your first payment before we can move forward. Then, depending on the complexity of the project, the availability of plants/materials, and how many projects we have in front of you, the work can start anywhere from 1-2 weeks to several months after the contract is signed. For example, certain plants can only be planted in certain seasons, and certain materials may be in a shortage due to supply chain issues.

Garden Shop Contact, Address, & Hours

(503) 893-8427
3454 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR
Instagram @symbiopgardenshop
All Week: 11 am – 6:30 pm

Landscaping Services Contact

(503) 893-8806

Seeking Donation?

We offer many types of donation – plants, supplies, money, landscaping services, spaces, collaboration, joint events, etc. Please send all donation requests to . We get a lot of requests, so it may take a while for us to get back to you. Thank you for your patience.

Want to work for us? Email us at

For our landscape team, we regularly look for Ecological Landscape Designers, Crew Leads, and Experienced Workers.
Tell us why you want to work for us and what position you’d like.
Attach your resume of relevant experience and education.
Include 2 relevant professional references with phone numbers and email addresses of your supervisors.
We may not have a job opening right now, but we are always looking for the right person to join our team in the future. Thank you!

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