Labor – The Key Ingredient
Landscape labor is the key ingredient in every successful landscape project. At Details Landscape Art, we design and build fine gardens throughout Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties. We carefully select beautiful plant material, quality lumber, attractive stone, and...
The Cost of Landscaping Mistakes
Landscaping mistakes can be expensive. While many homeowners are tempted to save money by tackling a major landscape project themselves, poor planning, improper installation, and costly shortcuts often lead to disappointing results and even greater expenses down the...
Thoroughly Professional
A professional landscape contractor does more than design beautiful gardens. At Details Landscape Art, we believe professionalism is every bit as important as creativity, craftsmanship, and horticultural knowledge. A thoroughly...
Drainage Solutions for Sonoma County Landscapes
Drainage is one of the least glamorous yet most important elements of a successful landscape installation. A garden must either be graded so water naturally flows away from structures, or a drainage system must be installed to redirect the water. There is a common...
Commercial Landscaping with a Residential Feel
Commercial landscaping is not normally the primary focus of Details Landscape Art. Since 1991, we have concentrated on designing and building residential landscapes throughout Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties. Occasionally, however, we encounter certain types of...
Lawn Sprinklers for Healthy California Lawns
At Details Landscape Art, we design and install lawn sprinklers that provide efficient, uniform coverage throughout the lawn area. A healthy lawn begins with proper irrigation. While larger parks, athletic fields, and commercial landscapes often require large rotor...
Landscape Suppliers and Successful Garden Projects
One of the most important parts of our team is our network of landscape suppliers. For more than three decades, Details Landscape Art has designed and installed gardens throughout Sonoma County and the North Bay. While homeowners often see the designer, the...
Drip Irrigation for Sonoma County Gardens
In most of the eastern and midwestern regions of the United States, rainfall is abundant throughout much of the year and plants thrive with water from this natural source. Not so in California, where long dry summers require supplemental irrigation for plants and...
The Landscape Design Process
Landscape design begins long before the first shovel enters the ground. At Details Landscape Art, the process starts with a conversation. When we first meet with a homeowner, we listen carefully to their needs, wishes, budget, and ideas for the property. Every garden...
Landscaping in Stages: A Smart Approach to Large Projects
Landscaping in stages is often the best solution for homeowners who have a clear vision for their property but prefer to spread the investment over time. At Details Landscape Art, we design and build landscapes throughout Sonoma County, Marin County, and Napa County,...