Easy Living Backyard Design: San Carlos Case Study
A look into how we converted a boring hillside to a fun southwestern style garden.
Companion Plants
A look into a fun and natural approach at combating pesky garden pests that are out for your plants.
Fruit Tree Pollination Guide
If you are planning on planting a fruit tree [...]
Planting Small Trees Under Power Lines
Did you know that PG&E is required by law to [...]
Drought Proof Your Lawn
Did you know it’s possible to drought proof your [...]
Modern Backyard Living: San Mateo Case Study
The clients were just in the process of filling [...]
What Does a Water-Wise, Drought Tolerant Yard Look Like?
When clients call me and tell me that they [...]
Saving Water is Beautiful
We are very proud to offer water-wise solutions to [...]
For Seasonal Beauty, Think Bark
There are many plants that have unique characteristics, often [...]
Water features
Water features are a great element to have in [...]
Certified Wildlife Habitat
Did you know you can turn your yard into [...]
Houzz Ideabooks
The adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” [...]
Choosing Your Paver Pattern
Pavers can create a visually pleasing outdoor space. They [...]
The Dillon Garden in Dublin
Imagine walking into someone’s back garden and immediately feeling [...]
Ballymaloe Cookery School & Garden
Since I am a huge fan of good food [...]
Lawns Be Gone!
So, you're tired of that boring lawn just sitting [...]
Bee Keeping
I know that’s it’s silly that I am a [...]
Low or Mow Free Native Lawns
Imagine a lawn that needs little mowing each year, [...]
Hardy Succulents
Most succulents are universally adapted to mild climate zones [...]
Plants for Slopes
The San Francisco Bay Area has all sorts of [...]
Long Lasting Flowering Perennials
Many of us want our gardens to be vibrant [...]
Cool Concrete Pavers
Since concrete cracks, more often we are removing it [...]
Interesting Edibles: Blueberries
As growing vegetables and fruits is increasing in popularity [...]
New Plants from Monrovia
We were fortunate enough to get a glimpse into [...]