Deciding to landscape your yard can be a big investment in both time and money. Here are a few tips to help you have a positive landscaping experience. Do have an idea. Go in with an idea of what you want to achieve. Are you landscaping for privacy? Do you want to portray a certain […]
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Sacramento is hot. Even though the weather is starting to cool, most months of the year, Sacramento is one of the hottest cities in California, and if you’re going to spend some time outside you’re going to need some places for shade. The following are some of the simplest ways to add shade to your […]
Paver stones are a popular form of hardscape. They give your landscape a considerable amount of character, and add to the look of your landscape without requiring extra maintenance or care. But before you select paver stones, you need to make sure you’re choosing one that’s right for your needs. In many cases, you and […]
Selling a property in today’s economy is no easy task. It’s even more difficult to get what you believe you’re worth. The choice to sell a home is always a significant one, and when it sits on the market for months on end or you receive offers that are much less than what you were […]
Folsom is one of the greenest communities in the Central Valley, both figuratively and literally. There is a lot of green around Folsom, especially as you get closer to the ravine, and the community itself is pretty geared towards natural foods, health, and other “green” lifestyle choices. Homes in Folsom tend to have a lot […]
Seat walls are an important part of any functional landscape design. They’re often used primarily as a visual break, since they’re able to help separate the different parts of the landscape. But they’re also designed to be functional – since the purpose of most landscape designs is to spend more time outside. Seat walls come […]
Landscape design has changed a lot in recent years. Before, the only real criteria for a great landscape was to make sure it was a pretty design with good curb appeal. Now, there are numerous “types” of landscape designs, including: Xeriscaping – Drought resistant landscaping. Native Plant Landscaping – Landscaping using only native plants. Dog […]
Japanese landscape design ideas have long been popular in the Sacramento and Roseville areas. The Japanese – who themselves modeled their landscapes from other Asian countries, and combined them with Western influences – have created some very relaxing, romantic, and inspired landscape design ideas, and many homeowners like to incorporate those ideas into their California […]
Water features are one of the most pleasant components of a new landscape design. They’re naturally calming, they add life to the home, and in some cases they can be a great visual interruption to an otherwise boring landscape. But the size of your backyard affects the size of the water features you can add. […]
Right now the Central Valley is under alert. The West Nile Virus has been spotted in several mosquitos around the region, and that means that more and more people may be getting sick – especially in areas of Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, and other cities with a lot of mosquitos and biting insects. As a homeowner, […]