Constructing a Redwood Pool Fence
Constructing a redwood pool fence can be very similar to constructing our three rail capped fence, with a few exceptions. The State of California Health and Safety Code, specifically Article 2.5 The Swimming Pool Safety Act, calls for several possible drowning...
Acid Loving Plants
Acid loving plants are an important part of the garden. Details Landscape Art is a Petaluma landscape contractor with projects throughout Sonoma County. We are a design-build firm, specializing in the installation of drop dead gorgeous residential gardens. The first...
Soil Amendments
Soil amendments are an integral part of a landscape’s planting scheme. The long term success of a garden depends on the plant material becoming established in the planting medium, sending out a strong and healthy root system, and being provided with proper nutrients...
History of California Plants and Landscapes
The history of California plants and landscapes is a study in the availability of water. Long ago it was discovered that almost all trees, shrubs, groundcovers, perennials and vines would thrive in our Mediterranean climate if sufficient water were available. Mild...
Native Plants in California Landscapes
The discussion of native plants in California landscapes is inextricably tied to water-conserving or drought-tolerant plants in our semi-arid Mediterranean climate. With our mild winters with moderate rainfall and arid summers with consistently no rainfall, Sonoma...
Plant Material That Attracts Birds
Plant material that attracts birds is as varied as the birds themselves. One of birds’ most basic needs (as with all living creatures) is food. We discussed bird feeders as a way to supplement bird feeding in the garden, but the most primary source of food is the...
Birdbaths
Birds need water – both to drink and to bathe. Birdbaths, or some type of water feature is a functional and decorative way to provide this basic essential feature to birds in the garden. Details Landscape Art designs and builds fine gardens in Sonoma and Napa...
Birdhouses
Birdhouses provide two of the four basic needs of birds – shelter and nesting sites. As discussed in a previous blog, birds need shelter from the elements and from predators, and must have locations and habitats for breeding. Details Landscape Art designs and builds...
Bird Feeders
Bird feeders are an important element in bird gardening. They serve to supplement the most basic need of birds – food - in addition to the bird friendly trees plants and groundcovers we select for the garden. Using bird feeders consistently will attract more birds,...
Bird Gardening
Bird gardening is a small corner of the landscaping world. There are bird lovers, bird watchers and bird gardeners. Although not necessarily for everyone, everyone can reap the joy of having at least some birds visit the garden. Details Landscape Art designs and...