One of the first and most important steps when you begin to plan out your new landscape is to decide on a style. The style of landscape is often determined by factors such as the style of your house, personal tastes, environmental considerations, and functional needs. Maybe you like the sense of nature that a natural California garden elicits, or …

Are you thinking about hiring a landscaping company for your next project? Knowing what to do, what questions to ask, and what to watch out for are the keys to finding a company that will give you the best results. Find the right landscaper by avoiding these 5 common mistakes. Mistake #1 – Choosing a landscaper who isn’t responsive You …

Properly maintained ornamental plants could give a simple garden a new kind of beauty. Whether you’re a starter or already an expert in growing ornamental grasses, caring and maintaining these plants can sometimes be still a bit tricky. Two basic questions always arise from ornamental grass growers – “When is the right time to cut the grasses back” and “How …

Decomposed granite patios and walkways are an easy, affordable hardscape option. For these reasons and more, they are one of the most popular types of hardscapes we build in SLO County. Decomposed granite (often referred to as DG) is a type of gravel that consists of small particles of granite rock. When used as a landscape product, it is typically …

As the days get longer and sunnier, many Central Coast residents are thinking about ways they can make their outdoor living space more inviting. If you are renovating your existing landscape or building a new one, these 7 tricks will help you get the best results. 1. Choose a Theme Have a cohesive theme throughout your landscape by using complementary …

Looking to spruce up your landscape this spring? These 3 features will breathe new life into your outdoor space. When we design and install landscapes, we like to think about the features that can be included which will have a high impact on the function, beauty, and overall enjoyment of the space. We’ve discussed many of these features at length …

The flowers are blooming, the days are longer, and temperatures are warming up. With Spring officially upon us, many people are getting ready to fix up their landscaping. If you’re like most people, it’s probably been a while since you last did a landscaping project. Most homeowners change their landscaping every 10-15 years, and with the passing of time comes …

See how this landscape was transformed from an unused, weed covered expanse into a peaceful and earth friendly backyard oasis. There’s something indescribably satisfying about these types of landscaping projects. The type of project that involves taking a space that is unused and overgrown, and converting it into a peaceful retreat that the homeowners can be proud of. It’s the …

The GREEN Landscapes Initiative was introduced by Wild Bloom in order to provide education, implement, and certify landscaping that is environmentally beneficial. The initiative lays out criteria for sustainable landscaping that can be easily followed, empowering people to make positive choices about their outdoor spaces. By promoting this type of environmental stewardship, our communities become more sustainable and our ecological …

Artificial grass may seem like a good alternative to a traditional lawn, but is there more to the story? At the beginning of my career removing traditional lawns and installing drought-tolerant landscapes I wondered how artificial lawns fit into the whole scene of drought-tolerant landscaping. It seems like a great alternative especially if you want to completely rid …