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How To Prevent Soil Erosion In Your Landscape
Soil erosion is a natural part of the earth’s geomorphic process, and it takes place via sun, wind, rain, and ice. On the planetary level, erosion occurring as part of nature, in natural landscapes, can be beneficial. Soil erosion in your sloped, Bay Area backyard, however, has a negative impact, and failure to include a […]
Read MoreLandscaping With Water Conservation In Mind
Landscaping with water conservation in mind is good for the planet, but it is also beneficial for your bank account. In addition to saving on water spending during the dry months of the year, some communities offer versions of water-smart landscape rebates or certain development fee credits for adhering to drought-resistant landscape design, others make […]
Read MoreChoosing The Right Company For Your Landscaping Project
Not all bay area landscaping companies are created equal. Some are more geared towards residential projects, while others specialize in commercial landscaping. There are landscape professionals who prefer smaller jobs that keep their smaller, crew employed full-time, and those who can work on multiple or extensive, long-term projects at once. Then, of course, there are […]
Read MoreCreating An Eco-Friendly Landscape Design
Your eco-friendly landscape design is the gift that keeps on giving. From growing native plants that don’t need as much water, pruning, or maintenance to preventing the use of harmful chemicals or pesticides, your conscious efforts will pay off exponentially. Eco-Friendly Landscape Design Doesn't Have To Be Hard Here are some of the things to […]
Read MoreThree Common Landscaping Mistakes
Not planning ahead is probably the Number 1, most common landscaping mistake a homeowner can make. Why? Because it leads to many of the other common landscaping mistakes that take an ideal vision – and make it a reality loaded with problems. Top 3 Landscaping Mistakes Here are three of the most common, landscaping mistakes […]
Read MoreHow To Make A Small Backyard Seem Larger
Small backyards are common here in the Bay Area where space is at a premium and larger, older lots have been subdivided multiple times over. The good news is that a handful of landscaping tricks are all you need to give the impression that your smaller patio or yard space is larger than it actually […]
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