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Ross NW Watergardens Ben Bowen, the third generation of landscaper in the family, oversees maintenance, repairs, and our online presence. Ross NW Watergardens is proud to provide full service design/build landscape services to the Portland, Oregon area. We specialize in custom residential landscapes with a focus on water features and hardscaping. If your garden is complete we can keep it growing. An experienced crew will take care of your lawn and landscape. Services Provided: water features, koi ponds, irrigation systems, landscape design, landscape construction, hardscapes, stone masonry, paver installation, retaining walls, sod, fine pruning. Areas Served: Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Happy Valley and surrounding areas.
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Landscape Installation & Contracting
Modern Landscapes & Japanese Gardens
Low Maintenance & Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Water Features
Paver Patios and Paths
Garden Structures
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The first easy step is a free landscape design-build consultation. Ben Bowen, third generation landscape designer, will walk your property with you and discuss your goals for the space. Our family will work with yours to create outdoor spaces that feel and function just the way you want them to. Andrea F.it took us six months to get on Joe's construction calendar! Even though the wait time was frustrating, it was SO WORTH THE WAIT. Our home was beautiful, but our front and back yard are now stunning.
Ben, our landscape designer, is usually your first contact with Ross NW Watergardens. He will meet you for an initial consultation, work up any proposal needed, and remains your primary contact through the whole design and installation process. Ben is a third generation landscaper and has been working in the family business since 2003.
This means we both design and install great outdoor spaces. You get one team from start to finish. Every landscape we create, from traditional to modern, is created with the same focus on sustainability and quality. Starting with a landscape design from Ross NW Watergardens means you know exactly what you will be getting.
There is no wrong answer. The soothing sound, the cooling effect, fish to feed by hand, a backyard oasis- all yours with a great water feature. We will work with you to design one to fit your life, yard, and budget. All of our water features are built with skill and knowledge that comes from experience.
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Carrie Thompson
May 06, 2022
Ben and the entire crew at Ross NW Watergardens were amazing to work with. We love how the design turned out, and the process was so easy (and completed ahead of schedule)! Highly recommend Services: Backyard landscaping, Yard drainage, Landscape design construction, Outdoor water feature design, Custom landscape design
Jack D.
Feb 04, 2022
I found Ross NW Watergardens after researching Japanese gardens and deciding to have one installed in our backyard. From the moment that I contacted the company I knew that I had made the right choice. Ben responded to my inquiries very quickly and we arranged a meeting to discuss possibilities. After the initial meeting, Ben sent us a proposal for our consideration.

Upon finalizing the plan after our input, a date was set to begin the work. Due to a heavy schedule the actual work began about a month after our target date. The wait was worth it! The installation crew led by Efrain was excellent. They were efficient, neat and very talented. Efrain's work on our patio as well as his execution of the garden design was above and beyond our expectations.

We are absolutely delighted with the results! Given the cooperation and care exhibited by both Ben and Joe Bowen as well as the talent and expertise of the installation crew, I would highly recommend Ross NW Watergardens.
Rory Blanche
Sep 10, 2021
We can't say enough good things about Ross NW Watergardens! Ben and his team were exactly what we were looking for with our landscaping project. He listened to what we were looking for, provided insights and design ideas that fit within our budget and answered all of our many questions. He also provided thoughtful updates throughout the entire process, which was much appreciated.

He has an extremely skilled team that's friendly, works quickly and does quality work. Overall, we are extremely pleased with the end result and look forward to enjoying the beautiful backyard that Ross NW Watergardens created for us!
Josh Rosen
Mar 31, 2021
Ben and his team were truly amazing to work with. We love that it's a local family business. From the start, the process and communication was straight forward and we appreciated their expertise to bring our backyard vision to life. They went above and beyond and were super flexible due to a few weather hiccups out of anyone's control. We highlight recommend them and will be using them for any future projects. Thanks!
Joel Rotert
Mar 01, 2021
Ben and his team are hands down the best contractors to have worked on our home since we moved in. Our experience includes at least 10 different groups over the last 5 and a half years for a variety of large and small projects. Why so exceptional? A few key reasons: * excellent communication at all phases * top quality work: both design and execution * reasonable quote & adhered to, if not slightly under * timely once the project started * respectful, thoughtful team on site Our project was modest (small backyard leveling, sodding, simple landscaping and minor hardscaping) but Ben's design guidance and his team's skill helped them overdeliver. We couldn't be happier with the end result, it turned out much better than we ever envisioned. We can't recommend the Ross NW team highly enough!
Tristan Waddington
Feb 07, 2020
I worked with Ben at Ross NW Watergardens to clean up a tight area that was overgrowing with weeds behind my home. Out went the existing plants, pavers, and an old concrete pad. In went a new weed barrier, quarter-minus gravel, and some nice 24-inch pavers. Ben's team also did a significant amount of work around my front yard. Taking out existing plants, part of the lawn, and installing a new paver patio. Ben was very responsive throughout the entire process.

He followed up promptly to my questions and was present on site when needed. The team did terrific job and kept things nice and clean throughout the ordeal. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Ben and his team again in the future.
Jennifer Donovan
Feb 15, 2019
Working with Ben, Joe and crew was the most problem-free, productive, enjoyable job we've ever done with a contractor. And since we moved into a home that had been largely untouched since 1954 we have hired a lot of contractors over the past 5 years. It has been a pleasure and we think our backyard is nothing less than breathtaking.
Alexander Basek
Dec 04, 2018
Ben is a master. We are so happy with how our landscaping turned out. He stuck with us over a long renovation, never got flustered by anything going wrong, and, of course, helped plan and install an incredible front and back yard for our house. We could not recommend him highly enough. Worth every penny.
Mariam O.
Aug 04, 2018
We recently had Ben and his team revive our tiny backyard and install a rustic path with steps in our side yard. Apparently, they were booked until winter but because out project was pretty small, they were able to squeeze us in a weekend a few months after I contacted them. The process was very smooth, from start to end and Ben was easy to reach via email throughout the duration of the project.

He was very understanding of our budget limit and made his best efforts to keep the project within our budget. He was also very accommodating and understanding when I requested some improvements to a structure they had installed. Also, he had some extra plants from a previous project that he donated to ours, which was really sweet of him
Chris B.
Apr 28, 2017
Ben and the entire crew were all amazing to work with from the initial consultation through completion of our project. Ben took the time to carefully explain each element of the design proposal to make sure we understood all the necessary details. We encountered a few delays with the crazy winter snowstorms and some unexpected issues (none of which were the fault of Ross NW Watergardens) and Ben and the team were always quick to communicate on the status of the project and went above and beyond to help us resolve them.

The end result was better than we could have expected and we are thrilled with how everything turned out. I would recommend Ross NW Watergardens to anyone looking for a courteous, professional and high-quality landscaping company.
James A.
Nov 11, 2014
We called three different landscapers for quotes. Ben's was the highest...but, he was the most thorough. We got the feeling the other companies were used to a specific set of plants and would just give you some cookie-cutter landscaping. Ben took the time to talk us through the project, 3-dozen emails, 20 different plant and tree combinations....etc. He was so great to work with and the crew he brought was respectful and professional.
M.B.
Aug 24, 2014
Ben, Joe and the team helped me completely reimagine my landscape. This started with a landscape design. My house is a MIdcentury Modern and Ben understood how to make the house shine. Once the design was complete Jow and the crew took over. The final result was amazing! My landscape looks fantastic.
Aaron Gaguine
I contacted four different companies for quotes to get my small urban backyard turned into a patio. Two of the companies never bothered to return me a quote. Ben and his team at Ross NW were the fastest to respond and their quote was much more competitive than the other companies. The work was done in the time frame he promised and I was happy to find that the quoted price was the final price as well. In addition they were able to work their time table around mine nicely and the patio looks beautiful! Would highly recommend them for any project!
Ramon Navarro
Ross NW was incredibly easy to work with from start to finish. My project was on the smaller end, but I still felt like they prioritized my project and kept me updated every step of the way. The finished product is amazing and has totally transformed my backyard space. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is considering a landscaping or hardscaping project.
Alexander Basek
Ben is a master. We are so happy with how our landscaping turned out. He stuck with us over a long renovation, never got flustered by anything going wrong, and, of course, helped plan and install an incredible front and back yard for our house. We could not recommend him highly enough. Worth every penny.
Jennifer Donovan
Working with Ben, Joe and crew was the most problem-free, productive, enjoyable job we’ve ever done with a contractor. And since we moved into a home that had been largely untouched since 1954 we have hired a lot of contractors over the past 5 years. It has been a pleasure and we think our backyard is nothing less than breathtaking.