Jefferson LandscapeJan 27, 20215 minFlowering TreesThe secret to any landscape design is plants and trees. Sure, the hardscape is essential, but what will make your yard standout above the...
Jefferson LandscapeSep 12, 20204 minAttracting and Sustaining HummingbirdsWith the proper plants (flora) installed in your garden, you shouldn't have any trouble attracting the local wildlife (fauna) you want....
Jefferson LandscapeJul 17, 20202 minDragonflies Aren't PestsRegardless of their fearsome appearance, dragonflies do not sting, and they are completely harmless to people. Dragonflies consume 10...
Jefferson LandscapeMay 15, 20203 minBay Area BirdsDid you know the Bay Area is home to over seventy-five different species of birds? It’s true. And that doesn’t include the myriad of...
Jefferson LandscapeMar 18, 20202 minButterfly GardensNothing is more delightful than walking out into a beautiful garden and have it come to life with an array of butterflies. If this hasn't...
Jefferson LandscapeOct 18, 20194 minThe Bee Crisis“In the last four years, the chemical industry has spent $11.2 million on a PR initiative to say it’s not their fault, so we know whose...
Jefferson LandscapeAug 22, 20193 minGarden for WildlifeWhy should I garden for wildlife and register my yard as a Certified Wildlife Habitat? It's fun! You'll attract beautiful songbirds,...
Jefferson LandscapeMar 21, 20193 minThe Nitrogen Cycle of Your PondThe nitrogen cycle may be one of the most important cycles on earth because it’s the building block of all organic life forms. This is an...
Jefferson LandscapeFeb 16, 20195 minMonarch Royalty: The Blight Affecting a ButterflyThe Monarch Butterflies You See Above Are in the Middle of a Long Journey. For centuries, these beautiful, majestic creatures have...
Jefferson LandscapeJan 25, 20192 minOpen Letter to the New Pond OwnerJefferson Landscape and Design have been Installing Residential EcoSystem Ponds for over 20 years. We are the Original Pond Contractor!!
Jefferson LandscapeDec 11, 201820 minSmart Landscaping: A Guide to Water-Efficient IrrigationWatering is a critical component in keeping a typical home's landscaping alive. Many homeowners, however, may be using too much water....
Jefferson LandscapeNov 7, 20183 minDrip it, Don't Spray it!Living in California, we should all know by now: droughts are cyclical. (For our purposes a drought is defined as a significant reduction...
Jefferson LandscapeOct 17, 20184 minEco-Friendly Bendaboard for Landscape Applications If you’ve been searching online for landscaping ideas, spoken with someone who just had their landscaping done, or recently met with a...
Jefferson LandscapeAug 9, 20183 minCalifornia Wildfires and Precautions Those in Proximity Can TakeNo matter where you live, you have undoubtedly heard about the deadly, devastating wildfires that have ravaged California and other...
Jefferson LandscapeApr 10, 20184 minDealing with AllergiesThe pollen count has to elevate considerably before I notice it, because my allergies are mild. That’s not the case for members of my...
Jefferson LandscapeMar 16, 20182 minOrganic FertilizersIS THERE A BENEFIT TO ORGANIC FERTILIZERS? INORGANIC The use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers has steadily increased over the last 50...
Jefferson LandscapeFeb 9, 20183 minDeer ResistanceDeer are a major menace to residential landscapes. Rural landscapes shoulder most of the burden, but urban landscapes often are attacked...
Jefferson LandscapeDec 13, 20173 minAbout FishNow that you have the pond you have always wanted it is time to think about providing the ecosystem it deserves. This will not only keep...
Jefferson LandscapeOct 12, 20172 minLandscape Water ManagementDrainage is by and large a necessity for homeowners in the Bay Area to handle surface and ground water, and direct it away from the...
Jefferson LandscapeSep 28, 20172 minNavigating your Landscape through a DroughtNothing is more natural than water. Water is an essential resource for all aspects of life. With California’s shortage of rain and snow...