By Melinda Frey, Raindrop Garden Design owner and designer

It’s late November in Portland, and the forecast is rain for the next five months. But despite the downpour, our dogs still need to go out and do their business. We all know the routine: they dash out into the yard, go potty, and race back to the door, ready to be let in—now!

Kit, our Walker Hound, has extra-large paws, but he puts up with having them wiped… Continue reading

By Melinda Frey, Raindrop Garden Design owner and designer

When Sharon relocated to Portland to be closer to her family, she found her dream house. But the landscape left something to be desired—and when she called Raindrop Garden Design to help her sculpt a vision for the space, she had one very important request: that it be pet-friendly. She had decided to adopt a dog once she had settled in a bit, so I worked with her to ensure that the outdoor… Continue reading