The 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...

The Monarch Butterflies You See Above Are in the Middle of a Long Journey. For centuries, these beautiful, majestic creatures have...

Jefferson Landscape and Design have been Installing Residential EcoSystem Ponds for over 20 years. We are the Original Pond Contractor!!

Watering is a critical component in keeping a typical home's landscaping alive. Many homeowners, however, may be using too much water....

Living in California, we should all know by now: droughts are cyclical. (For our purposes a drought is defined as a significant reduction...

If you’ve been searching online for landscaping ideas, spoken with someone who just had their landscaping done, or recently met with a...

Congratulations on your new home! If you are reading this you are either wondering how to go about putting your landscape together, or...

No matter where you live, you have undoubtedly heard about the deadly, devastating wildfires that have ravaged California and other...

Caring for a pond takes less effort than maintaining a lawn. The ecosystem you helped to create by having Jefferson Landscape and Design...

Well-balanced landscapes and their features represent the broader context in which we’re meant to live our lives, the natural elements...

Customer service is the cornerstone of Jefferson Landscape and Design’s business model—without exception. If not for the gratitude of our...

The pollen count has to elevate considerably before I notice it, because my allergies are mild. That’s not the case for members of my...

IS THERE A BENEFIT TO ORGANIC FERTILIZERS? INORGANIC The use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers has steadily increased over the last 50...

Deer are a major menace to residential landscapes. Rural landscapes shoulder most of the burden, but urban landscapes often are attacked...

The important question of whether or not to add salt to your pond is often confusing for beginners and forgotten by experienced...

Now 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...

The Power of Perspective Having a smaller yard means less maintenance. It also means a more intimate, cozy setting that’s not always...

Drainage is by and large a necessity for homeowners in the Bay Area to handle surface and ground water, and direct it away from the...

Nothing is more natural than water. Water is an essential resource for all aspects of life. With California’s shortage of rain and snow...

Pesticides Because California is the largest grower of agricultural products, it also uses more pesticides than any other state....