by Scott Bradley | Oct 20, 2026 | Garden Design
Sustainable landscaping means creating a garden that works with the local climate instead of constantly fighting it. In Sonoma County, that generally means choosing appropriate plants, using water efficiently, improving the soil, controlling erosion, reducing...
by Scott Bradley | Oct 13, 2026 | Featured Gardens, Garden Design
This garden transformation in Southwest Petaluma presented one of the more challenging projects Details Landscape Art has undertaken in recent years. The property combined a steep hillside, a heavy deer population, an active gopher population, and several large mature...
by Scott Bradley | Sep 15, 2026 | Garden Design, Plant Selection
Shade Gardens are some of our favorite landscapes to design at Details Landscape Art. The plants that thrive in shaded Sonoma County gardens offer incredible texture, foliage color, seasonal blooms, and peaceful natural beauty.Japanese maples, moss-covered boulders,...
by Scott Bradley | Aug 25, 2026 | Garden Design, Landscape Construction
Low voltage LED lighting highlights pathways, trees, and outdoor living spaces after sunset. Low Voltage LED Lighting is one of the most effective ways to add beauty, safety, and evening drama to a Sonoma County landscape. As daylight fades and garden colors soften...
by Scott Bradley | Jul 21, 2026 | Garden Design, Plant Selection
Fire resistant landscaping has become increasingly important for homeowners throughout Sonoma County and Northern California. With dry summers, seasonal winds, and wildfire concerns in both rural and suburban areas, thoughtful landscape design can play an important...
by Scott Bradley | Jul 14, 2026 | Garden Design
Mediterranean style gardens combine timeless beauty, drought tolerance, and relaxed outdoor living. Inspired by the landscapes of southern Europe — particularly Italy, Spain, and Greece — these gardens are perfectly suited to Sonoma County’s warm summers, mild...