Oregon
Native plants in Portland
93 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
54 of them need no watering beyond Portland’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Portland
8 programs from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects, plus 1 statewide. 2 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.
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Portland Water Bureau Outdoor Water Efficiency Rebates
Portland Water Bureau
Irrigation controller up to $100 (single-family); hose faucet controller up to $50 each, 2 max ($75 each for financial assistance enrollees); rotator nozzles or WaterSense spray bodies $3 each, up to 32. Never more than purchase cost.
Up to $100 per household
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Backyard Habitat Certification Program
Backyard Habitat Certification Program (Bird Alliance of Oregon and Columbia Land Trust; Gresham partner)
Low-cost enrollment (Gresham page: sliding scale starting at $5) that includes site visit, report, native plant discounts, gardening coupons and a yard sign; no cash payment
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Friends of Trees Yard and Street Tree Planting
Friends of Trees
Reduced-price trees by neighborhood; price shown only after entering your address; free in select Portland neighborhoods per City of Portland
Showing 93 plants
Trees8
Canopy and structure
Shrubs16
Backbone planting
Grasses11
Movement and texture
Perennials57
Seasonal colour
Vines1
Verticals and screens
Ferns5
Shade and damp
Succulents2
Dry and architectural
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