First off, let’s determine what kind of space you have to work with. If you have a small yard to landscape, keep clutter elimination in mind. If your space is limited, the most important thing when designing your space is to make sure you don’t over crowd the yard by putting in too many things. […]
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Oct
Oct
in 5 Simple Steps Fall is here!!!! Fall is here!!!! FALL IS HERE!!!! Yikes, there was that excessive excitement again. I just can’t help it. I LOVE this fall weather! The days are warm. You don’t have to be bundled up all day. But come evening, there’s nothing more perfect than wrapping up in a […]
05
Oct
Oct
Many people are steering away from installing lawns. Why? Well, as most of you probably have figured out, grass needs to be watered quite often. Grass is very needy and requires constant attention. You go out of town for a week, come back and your lawn is dead… In order to keep your lawn thriving […]
20
Sep
Sep
Why haven’t you had your front or backyard landscaped? Are you too overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Can’t make up your mind on what you’d like to have done? If you have been putting off landscaping because you don’t know where to start, start small. Figure out which yard needs the most help. […]
19
Sep
Sep
October is the perfect month to landscape in Sacramento! Want to create a cozy environment for a special fall occasion? As summer ends and fall approaches, there are a few upcoming holidays to start preparing for. Halloween is just around the corner. Why not throw a fun Halloween bash and invite all your friends and […]
14
Sep
Sep
The first spring bulb catalog just arrived!!!!!! Sooooo excited……. Ok, now that I have had a chance to compose myself, did you know October and early November are the best months to plant spring flowering bulbs in the Sacramento area? Bulbs are a great way to get a big bang for your buck when landscaping […]
12
Sep
Sep
You have started your “go green” work, designed your perfect outdoor living space, planted and tended to your garden. Now it’s time to reap the benefits!!!!! Take a little time to enjoy all of your hard work. The kiddos are back in school and sports are starting, the weather is cooling off, so there is […]
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Aug
Aug
Landscaping in Sacramento does not always make you think of lowering your grocery bill, but it can definitely make a difference. Many great fruits and veggies grow really well in the Sacramento area. You do not have to dedicate a lot of your yard to growing your garden. With a small raised planter or a […]
17
Aug
Aug
Subtly Going Green: Easy Means to Becoming Environmentally Friendly Everywhere you look, companies are promoting the “green movement.” Green isn’t a bad idea, but people don’t want to invest the time or money needed. Not to mention, does anybody really know what “going green” means? I mean really? Don’t worry I’m no saint. I use too much water, don’t recycle […]
15
Aug
Aug
It takes time and planning to create a landscape that requires little time and money to maintain. Invest early in planning and structures, and you will pay (and work) less later. Choose structures, plants, ground-coverings, and systems that will help to reduce watering, weeding, tree trimming, painting, and mowing. Consider your available time. Determine how […]