Soil types in Santa Barbara Soil types in Santa Barbara While the average gardener might direct their efforts toward selecting plants that will look best in their garden and complement the architecture of their home, it is often a myriad of other factors that determine a plant’s true success. From sun exposure to [...]
Understanding bougainvillea pruning Bougainvillea Santa Barbara Lush and colorful, bougainvillea is a must for every Southern California landscape. The plant is as versatile as it is beautiful and knowing the best pruning and trimming methods can be helpful in ensuring its stunning presence in the landscape for years to come. The plant holds [...]
Your January gardening to do list January gardening Ringing in the new year brings about thoughts on how to improve our lives, from diet and exercise to cleaning and organizing. Residents of the Santa Barbara region often look beyond the limits of themselves and their homes and out into their gardens, seeing room [...]
Brush clearing in Santa Barbara Brush clearing in Santa Barbara Considered a necessary evil by many, clearing brush is a service that is not only a crucial part of general upkeep, it can also be a life and property saving measure. Anyone in the Santa Barbara region understands the importance of maintaining a [...]
Mulch Materials – Your Garden Canvas Gardening Expert in Santa Barbara-SB Evolution Landscape There is no doubt that plants take center stage when it comes to garden design. Selecting just the right colors, choosing materials that complement or contrast each other, and adding interesting focal points throughout the garden are key design considerations [...]
Landscaping for wildfire prevention Brush Clearing in Santa Barbara Drought conditions in the Santa Barbara region make wildfire prevention a true concern for property owners, especially for communities at the base of the Santa Ynez Mountains that experience frequent sundowners—high temperature surges created by the release of superheated air. Here buildings and the [...]
The Spanish Colonial Revivalist garden The Spanish Colonial Revivalist garden Early colonization of California’s coast by the Europeans was led primarily by the Spanish who named the land “Alta California.” The early influence of these settlers remains apparent in the architecture of Southern California today. Deemed the Spanish Colonial Revivalist style, homes new [...]
Water features Water features Gardening or simply sitting outside is a delight to the senses. The smell of flowers in bloom and freshly cut grass is complemented by the mix of textures between plants and hardscape. A water feature can add to this experience, lending pleasing sounds or even just a cooling presence [...]
Working with a landscape contractor Working with a landscape contractor Hiring professionals for help with maintenance and repairs is a natural part of homeownership, particularly for tasks that are beyond our abilities and skill set. Plumbers can fix leaks and electricians repair outlets. But so often landscaping and gardening are overlooked with the [...]
Creating a Sustainable Landscape The design of a sustainable home should be inclusive of the outdoor space; sustainable landscaping is a particular approach to designing and constructing the outdoor area of the home to improve the existing natural landscape. The landscape should be either low or self-maintaining and be able to weather the natural cycles [...]
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