Weed Control: Gaining insight into your garden’s nemesis There’s no doubt that the presence of weeds in any garden is unsightly, detracting from the neatness of the beds and the beauty and interest of the adaptive and native material—that is, the plants intended to grow there. But not only are weeds unattractive, they can be [...]
Kimpton Canary Hotel – Revitalizing a Rooftop in Downtown Santa Barbara Small in scale but nonetheless challenging, SB Evolution was tasked with enhancing the architecture of a downtown hotel from high atop its roof line. Terra cotta pots that complement the clay tiles of the roof add height and detail that is visible from the [...]
Developing Hardscape In The Residential Garden Patios and Pathways: Developing Hardscape In The Residential Garden Whether creating a simple pathway or a lush outdoor living space, having a good “ground game” is important in ensuring your hardscape project is a success. Your Santa Barbara hardscape contractor can help you choose the right materials, design a [...]
Plant Selections For Drought Tolerant Landscape Design Watering restrictions and on-going drought conditions are reason enough to seek out plants that can live and thrive happily without frequent irrigation.While we may find ourselves attached to certain plants, whether for their aesthetic or sentimental value, there is almost always a drought tolerant alternative that can bring [...]
Environmentally sustainable landscaping with California natives Times of drought bring about a growing concern for the environment, leading us to seek opportunities to be more responsible in the ways we live and maintain our homes. Our gardens are no exception. While anything growing outside may appear “natural,” there is an increasing awareness that even the [...]
Enhancing architecture and building character When envisioning and developing a property’s master plan, we tend to think of landscape walls only when we want to provide security, retain earth, or enclose a space. However, necessity aside, walls themselves are a design element in the landscape—a veritable extension of your home’s architecture and an expression [...]
Contrast Is Key: The Easy Trick To Stunning Landscape Design Plant selection is everything in landscape design. It’s well known that choosing the right materials for the site’s conditions and microclimate are essential to a successful garden. And developing a palette of plants with offset bloom times and adequate evergreen material can ensure interest [...]
Garden Plants Spotlight: Mexican Bush Sage Dramatic in scale and distinct in form, the broad leaves of palms and thick spiny spikes of succulents that typify the Santa Barbara landscape Mexican Bush Sage | Santa Barbara Gardens are the ever-present staples that lend the region an identity and its prototypical design language. At [...]
The Case for Drip Irrigation For Garden Maintenance Drought conditions have left homeowners wanting a way to properly irrigate their prized gardens without consuming more water than permitted when restrictions are in place. Drip irrigation could be the answer. Garden Maintenance Most effective for garden areas, this type of system is simply perforated [...]
Homeowners looking to improve their landscape Plant Spotlight: Bougainvillea “More color” is the resounding cry of homeowners looking to improve their landscape. But how to add color when the region is suffering a drought and under watering restrictions?" Oftentimes the choices seem limited. While succulents and other drought-tolerant material can add texture and interest to [...]
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