- 14 February 2023
Adding a flagstone walkway to your landscape is a great way to add another dimension of color, texture, and utility to it. You have probably seen such walkways and have been impressed by the way they add beauty to the landscape. However, you may also have seen some that detracted from the overall appeal of the garden, instead of adding to it. That is because care was not taken to select the right flagstone. Yes, there is more than one type of flagstone, and knowing what to use for a specific application is critical.
- 12 January 2023
The quality and beauty of a garden or yard around a house do much more than just increase its curb appeal. It adds to the ambiance of the home and gives the residents a place of calm and tranquility out in the open. It is a place to play, relax, grab a snooze, chill with a cocktail or coffee or entertain friends. When an area can be so multifaceted, it needs to be properly designed to give the occupants of the home the pleasure and the applications they want and deserve.
- 13 December 2022
People living in Santa Clara County are not strangers to drought. Whether it is due to climate change or other reasons, the fact is that the situation continues to get worse. Yes, there are years when the rainfall is good and perhaps even excessive. But overall, water for landscapes is a problem. Many people install systems to keep their gardens looking their best, but with irrigation, the water usage remains high and that is not something a responsible citizen wants to encourage.
- 11 November 2022
Creating a beautifully landscaped garden is one thing. Keeping it looking its best as time passes is another. A garden is a living entity and like all living things, it changes with time. These changes, if not controlled in time, could alter the look of the landscape and make the home a less pleasant place to live in.