Santa Clara Dog Friendly Planting Design

August 5, 2011

This Santa Clara couple did an Express Garden to come up with a plant pallet that would encourage hummingbirds while also being a safe haven for their two new dogs. Since puppies are known for nibbling, the plants selected were not only durable but also non-toxic. The theme is causal, low maintenance and relaxing. The [...]

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Organic Gardening and Landscaping Tips

July 26, 2011

Did you know that even the careful use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides may cause illness in some people or their pets? By using organic methods of landscaping, you can reduce the health risk to you and your loved ones, save money and contribute to the well being of your local ecosystem/environment. Here are five [...]

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The Sustainable Sensory Garden

July 22, 2011

Creating a garden that stimulates all of your senses using water-wise plants, can be very rewarding.  Enjoying not only the sights and smells of your garden, but hearing, touching and tasting it is a matter of choosing just the right plant and locating it where it will deliver the most enjoyment to your senses. Touch [...]

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Building a Bocce Ball Court

July 11, 2011

One of the reasons bocce ball courts have become so popular in California has to do with our love of wine and all things Mediterranean. Let’s face it; bocce is one of the few sports that can be played while holding a glass a wine without spilling a drop. If you are not a wine [...]

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Ruth Bancroft Garden

July 3, 2011

The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a wonderful example of how one woman took a succulent and cactus collection and transformed it into bold compositions of colors, textures and patterns. Even if you think you don’t like these types of plants, this garden will change your mind. Seeing large masses of the same plant grouped together [...]

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Creating a Garden Safe for Pets

June 20, 2011

Local nurseries sell many common landscape plants that can be poisonous to pets. To add insult to injury, plants don’t come with a toxic warning label. The level of toxicity will depend on the plant, the part of the plant  and  amount ingested, along with your pet’s current health. Not every animal will eat a [...]

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Saratoga Native Garden & Swimming Pool Removal

May 28, 2011

This backyard  in Saratoga involved a huge transformation to remove a dominating and unused swimming pool and to find new homes for all the non-native plants. The result is a water-wise garden with features like a small twin-boulder fountain and a riparian rain garden that collects storm water from the home’s downspouts. The design meanders [...]

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San Jose Native Garden Landscape Design Frontyard

May 17, 2011

This garden shows that sustainable landscaping can be accomplished through DIY talent and on a shoe-string budget when working closely with a professional landscape designer. The Craftsman home said goodbye to its water-thirsty lawn and concrete hardscape, and now features a dry creek bed that drains rainwater away from the house, marked by a rock [...]

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Let your Landscape See the Light

May 16, 2011

Whether you are planning a new garden or giving your current landscape a face-lift, outdoor lighting brings everything to life. Here are the top design tips for getting the most value and enjoyment from your lighting. Select your light fixtures and placement based on function, not appearance. Think about function from both a safety and [...]

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Native Sod Grass Lawns

April 8, 2011

The 6 California Native Sod products offered by Delta Bluegrass are a great choice for clients wanting to conserve water while saving time and money on maintenance. Once established,  healthy turf can be achieved using 50% less water than traditional sod varieties. Native Bentgrass™ and Delta Grassland Mix™ are cultivated to become the first native [...]

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