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The beautiful Camas flower (Cammasia leichtlini or quamash) So, why did I pick Lakamas for my business name, and what's the story behind...

What is a Sense of Place? As a landscape designer, one of my guiding themes is creating a sense of place . This concept can mean many...

Lovely soft lavender flower of the Great Camas plant in the wild Camassia leichtlinii (Great Camas, Large Camas) 🌿💙 Description 📝...

Serviceberry ‘Autumn Brilliance’ ( Amelanchier × grandiflora ) is a small tree with four-season appeal —from clouds of spring flowers and...

🌳 Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Pee Wee’ (Shrub – Oakleaf Hydrangea) 📝 Description ‘Pee Wee’ is a compact form of the native oakleaf...

🌿 Description ‘Diane’ is one of the most admired witch hazel cultivars, celebrated for its rich copper-red to brick-red ribbon-like...

🌿 Plant Profile: Arctostaphylos ‘Howard McMinn’ ✨ The most adaptable Manzanita for gardens ‘Howard McMinn’ is a standout selection of...

Description Japanese anemones bring a graceful, airy touch to late-summer and fall gardens. Rising on tall wiry stems, their delicate...

Plant Profile: Gaura ( Oenothera lindheimeri ) Description Gaura, also called Wandflower or Whirling Butterflies, is a perennial with an...

A tall, sun-loving perennial, Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) brings a burst of golden-yellow color to late summer and fall landscapes. Its upright stems support dense plumes of small flowers that attract pollinators in droves, especially bees, butterflies, and beneficial wasps. Though often misunderstood as invasive, Canada Goldenrod plays an essential role in native ecosystems when used responsibly.

Prunus emarginata Bitter Cherry Prunus emarginata - Bitter Cherry Description Prunus emarginata , or Bitter Cherry, is a deciduous small...

💬 Description: Gaillardia aristata is a hardy North American native that lights up the garden with flame-colored blooms in red, orange,...

Tiger swallowtail butterfly Birds love decaying wood and leaves! Summary: The author shares their journey into gardening with native...

Are you looking to enhance your outdoor space with unique landscape designs that feature native plants from the Pacific Northwest? Look...

Whether you are looking to revamp your backyard oasis or create a welcoming outdoor space for your commercial property, Lakamas Landscape De

With a keen eye for design and a we We can help you create a landscape that is not only visually stunning but also environmentally friendly.