WHO WE ARE

Meet Mark Caron – Owner, Green Source Landscape

When Mark is on site and working, it is easy to see he is completely in his element. Proof of his natural talent and skill lie in how quickly the work progresses and his attention to details. Mark possesses a keen eye for design and a gift for blending plants, trees and topography into pleasing, livable arrangements. He instinctively arrives at the ideal solution for his clients and they tend to bring him back year after year.

“My passion is for my clients to enjoy their yard and landscaping. I want them to feel they can spend more time outside and enjoy their yard, whether it’s just sitting on the patio reading a book or listening to a water feature or maybe playing with their kids and pets on the lawn.  I believe the outside of your home should be as comfortable and pleasant as it is on the inside.” – Mark Caron

Mark has been in landscaping all of his life, including launching professional a lawn mowing service as teen and continuing it through college. He majored in Ornamental Horticulture at the University of Delaware in Newark, from 1990 to 1994. He was then hired as a landscaper at Irwin Landscape in Delaware.  He moved to Denver Colorado in 1999, where he worked as a manager of Affordable Landscaping. A company which installed custom residential landscapes, complete with irrigation systems.  In 2006 Mark moved to the Portland metro area. He established Green Source Landscape LLC in 2009.

Landscape Professionals for More than 15 Years

We transform trouble spots into wonderful, livable space. We are an expert Portland landscape company with over 15 years of experience and eight years local proven performance. We problem solve, renovate and innovate until your outdoor living environment is everything you envisioned it could be.

Custom Elements and Features

Hand-crafted patios and pathways, soothing water features, vegetable garden irrigation systems and sustainable rose gardens become easy with our expert guidance and low-cost maintenance plans.

Custom Solutions, Realistic Planning

We combine creativity with realistic planning and due care in the implementation phase of your design. Throughout the process we are guided by your individual wishes, needs and priorities, plus the existing vegetation, topography, home architecture and the landscape’s overall character. The result is a harmonious concept that suits your lifestyle and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you bonded and fully insured?

YES. We are fully licensed and bonded and insured. Our license is #8833.

How long have you been in business?
We have been in business since 2009.
Will you stay on my project until completion?
We are a small company, so one of the benefits is that we only do one job at a time, And we stay on one project until it is completed.
Can you provide a drawing of your plans?
For larger projects, we provide a landscape plan so the client knows what to expect.
What is your guarantee?
Generally the warranty is for one year from the completion date and covers the labor and materials. Clients can purchase an extended warranty if they choose. The plant warranty is dependent on having an irrigation system, so we usually work with the client to provide assurance that their landscape will be protected.