Shades of Silver and Gray
One of the key color groups in the pallet of plant colors is the shades of silver and gray. In other blogs we have discussed the importance of color and contrast in plant selection as well as the emphasis on plant combinations. Shades of Deep Red (8/1/17), Shades of...
Wiring the Valves to the Controller
Wiring the valves to the controller is the last link between the lawn and drip irrigation system and the electronic irrigation controller which will operate the irrigation systems automatically. In previous blogs we have discussed at length the irrigation controller,...
Installing and Connecting the Valve Manifold
The valve manifold is a key component of the irrigation system. Almost every project installed by Details Landscape Art requires irrigation, and usually the valve manifold calls for multiple valves. Drip irrigation requires a different valve than lawns, and when the...
Other Features of the Raindial HR6100 Controller
The previous two posts discussed the primary features and the programming of the Raindial HR6100 irrigation controller. This blog focuses on some other special features of the controller. Details Landscape Art installs and uses this particular controller almost...
Programming The Controller
As discussed in the previous blog, programming the controller is one of the keys to a successful garden. Details Landscape Art designs and builds drop dead gorgeous gardens, with thoughtful plant selection. Irrigating this plant material accurately will ensure...
The Raindial HR6100 Irrigation Controller
Details Landscape Art has been designing and installing successful gardens throughout the North Bay since 1991. One of the keys to our success is proper irrigation of plant material. And one of the keys to proper irrigation is the irrigation controller. And we prefer...
Constructing a Redwood Retaining Wall
Details Landscape Art, a Sonoma County design-build landscape contractor, is frequently called upon to build a redwood retaining wall. Whether to hold back an existing slope, or to level out an area, retaining walls are usually constructed using concrete (faced with...
Planting Japanese Maples
Details Landscape Art, a local landscape design-build contractor, uses Japanese maples frequently in many of their gardens. And planting Japanese maples is not difficult. Here in the Bay area of Northern California, Japanese maples are an ideal choice in almost any...
East Santa Rosa Featured Garden
In July 2018 Details Landscape Art, an east Santa Rosa landscaper, was called by a homeowner who had seen our work in the neighborhood. At our first meeting with the young couple and their small children, I was immediately impressed with how nice they were, and how...
Crushed Rock, Gravel and Stones
Details Landscape Art, a Sonoma County landscape contractor, uses a variety of hardscape materials, including crushed rock, gravel and stones. Depending on the application, we may use some or all of these products. It is important to distinguish and understand the...