As is discussed in our blog A Well-Balanced Landscape is Important , a fair arrangement of softscape, hardscape, waterscape, nightscape...

Keeping a small flock of chickens in your backyard has many benefits. By getting eggs from your own chickens, you avoid supporting...

Introducing a birdbath or garden statuary into your landscape can be both fun and interesting. Whether you are dealing with a smaller...

The survival of the fittest is the ageless law of nature, but the fittest are rarely the strong. The fittest are those endowed with the...

You may have noticed. Since the end of the drought a couple years ago, each rainy season has resulted in an ever increasing, more vibrant...

It’s that time of year again. Those of us who have the time and inclination are preparing for our gardens. What’s almost universal in...

If you haven’t heard of Little Free Libraries before, it is a neighborhood book exchange where anyone is encouraged to take a book or...

The AquaBasin™ provides a more natural-like water flow and look than a fountain does, because the water seemingly disappears into the...

For the past five years or so, we have been running into clients who present us with designs they bought online for their landscaping...

Some flowers require acidic soil to thrive, and when they get it, tend to reward us with a pleasant fragrance. However, before we dig...

Gophers are small burrowing pesky rodents. Everyone knows that. Like anything else, they’re also a beneficial part of the ecosystem. They...

What is Organic Soil? Organic soil refers to the organic matter component of soil, consisting of plant and animal detritus at various...

Meteorologists have made a significant forecast regarding the state of California: it will remain free from widespread drought at least...

EcoSystem Ponds include a balance of aeration, filtration, plants, fish, rock and gravel. All components must be present in order to be...

A pondless™ waterfall is a feature that incorporates a waterfall without a pond. An incredible option for any backyard. Unlike...

Trees are the most essential living component in our nature, helping to maintain a balance in the ecosystem. Trees are undoubtedly the...

When doing it yourself, landscaping and gardening can be frustrating to get right in the absence of a professional—even the plants...

Putting Greens are a Great Way to Relax! Are you thinking of installing your own putting green to sharpen your short game? It’s fun to...

Many gardeners are exploring outdoor gardening for the first time and aren’t sure where to get started. Picking plants can feel...

A garden is an ideal environment for supporting populations of a diversity of lacewings and related allies. Encourage these valuable...