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Weed Abatement
Jefferson Landscape and Design is a design and build landscape contractor in the Bay Area, and while we don’t get seasons the way much of...

Jefferson Landscape
Dec 17, 20204 min read


Plant What Pops
Make Room for Plants that Appeal to You! Nothing is more delightful than taking a walk around the neighborhood and seeing a wide variety...

Jefferson Landscape
Nov 11, 20203 min read


The Raccoons Ate My Lawn!
There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning, and seeing your beautiful new sod all rolled up. Except seeing it rolled up again...

Jefferson Landscape
Oct 23, 20205 min read


Attracting and Sustaining Hummingbirds
With the proper plants (flora) installed in your garden, you shouldn't have any trouble attracting the local wildlife (fauna) you want....

Jefferson Landscape
Sep 12, 20204 min read


Tips for your Pond
The winter is a nice time to take a break from the yard. The cozy warmth of the inside, holiday gift exchange—before you know it, you’re...

Jefferson Landscape
Aug 21, 20205 min read


Dragonflies Aren't Pests
Regardless of their fearsome appearance, dragonflies do not sting, and they are completely harmless to people. Dragonflies consume 10...

Jefferson Landscape
Jul 16, 20202 min read


Do I Need a Design?
We get asked this question a lot, and often, but not always, the answer is yes. There are many advantages to doing a design for both the...

Jefferson Landscape
Jun 9, 20202 min read


Bay Area Birds
Did 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 Landscape
May 14, 20203 min read


What about Landscape Lighting?
With spring on the horizon, everyone is looking forward to warmer weather and spending more time outdoors. Family activities, extended...

Jefferson Landscape
Apr 11, 20203 min read


Using Native Plants
You let your lawn die during the drought. A lot of people did. Now the drought is over but you would still like to establish a drought...

Jefferson Landscape
Feb 13, 20203 min read


Show Your Roses Some Love
It’s almost February and you know what that means: Roses!! No, I’m not talking about that overpriced dozen you need to order in time for...

Jefferson Landscape
Jan 8, 20202 min read


Plan Your Residential Project
The new year is upon us and you’re thinking about your resolutions. Last year (perhaps even over the holidays) you told yourself and/or...

Jefferson Landscape
Dec 8, 20195 min read


Flagstone
Flagstone is a fine-textured rock, such as a sandstone or shale, that is split up into slabs and has many uses in landscape: step stone...

Jefferson Landscape
Nov 2, 20193 min read


The 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 Landscape
Oct 18, 20194 min read


The Difference Between a Gardener and a Landscape Contractor
"What's the difference between a gardener and a landscaper?" We get calls at least once a week where we get this question. We're happy to...

Jefferson Landscape
Sep 13, 20193 min read


Garden for Wildlife
Why should I garden for wildlife and register my yard as a Certified Wildlife Habitat? It's fun! You'll attract beautiful songbirds,...

Jefferson Landscape
Aug 22, 20193 min read


How About an Arbor?
Arbors date back to ancient Egypt but are probably older than the written record. Later they were used in Greek and Roman gardens and by...

Jefferson Landscape
Jul 23, 20192 min read


Pond Myths
We’ve been putting in residential ecosystem ponds for a long time now. Here are some misconceptions we hear fairly often that should...

Jefferson Landscape
Jun 12, 20193 min read


Spring: The Lawn and Its Care
Spring is a wonderful time of year. Mother Earth renews her promise with many beautiful sights and sounds, reminding us of the...

Jefferson Landscape
May 8, 20195 min read


Stamp Your Concrete, Stamp Your Feet!
If you live in a neighborhood where we have installed one of our projects, have read our posts on Google, visited our website before, or...

Jefferson Landscape
Apr 19, 20193 min read
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