From cool shade gardens to dry stream beds lined with ornamental grasses, we try to capture a special feeling in our landscape garden design by inviting hummingbirds, integrating fragrance and color, and varying textures, heights and bloom seasons of plantings.

Gardens created by Details Landscape Art

 

GARDENS

  • Asian Style Gardens
  • Shade Gardens
  • Perennial Gardens
  • Native Plant Gardens
  • Sod Lawns
  • Groundcovers
  • Erosion Control

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Plant selection is more than selecting individual plants – the key is selecting plant combinations for contrast and interest in a garden. Many clients request lots of color, but want low maintenance.  One of our planting techniques is to use color in the foliage, along with other shrubs that bloom once a year. By minimizing the use of perennials, and associated deadheading, we keep the maintenance to a minimum.
Although we love shade gardens and Asian style gardens, we also build Mediterranean gardens, perennial gardens, native plant gardens, and use a variety of ground covers. We certainly install sod lawns, although we encourage minimizing lawns…less grass means less water, less maintenance, less money – less is more!
In certain hillside applications erosion control is appropriate and plants with invasive root systems bind the soil and help control slippage.

 

Read more in our blog

At Details Landscape Art, we love educating people about how to get the most out of their beautiful garden. You can search through our posts using the slider to the right.

We have several topics on Gardens in our blog library, with more added every week, so take a look and be sure to check in again soon.

Fire-Resistant Landscaping for Sonoma County Homes

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...

Mediterranean Style Gardens for Sonoma County Homes

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...

Deer Resistant Plants

                                       Dwarf nandina are highly deer resistant plants Choosing deer resistant plants is one of the best ways to protect your landscape investment while maintaining a healthy and attractive outdoor space. Creating a beautiful garden in...

Hillside Planting for Erosion Control in Sonoma County

Steep slopes and hillside properties are common throughout Sonoma County, from Petaluma and Santa Rosa to the rolling hills surrounding wine country estates. While these landscapes offer beautiful views and natural character, they also present one major challenge:...

Native Plants for Beautiful Sonoma County Gardens

Native plants have become increasingly popular in California landscape design, and for good reason. They are well adapted to our Mediterranean climate, require less water once established, and provide valuable habitat for birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife....

Hummingbirds and Butterflies in the Garden

  A vibrant garden filled with hummingbirds and butterflies brings movement, color, and life to any outdoor space. Throughout Sonoma County, homeowners are increasingly designing landscapes that not only look beautiful, but also support local pollinators and...

Japanese Maples

Japanese Maples...few trees bring the same level of elegance and year-round beauty to a landscape. Known for their graceful shape, delicate leaves, and stunning seasonal color, these ornamental trees have become a favorite among homeowners looking to create a peaceful...

Ornamental Grasses in Sonoma County Landscapes

Ornamental grasses have become one of the most popular design elements in modern California landscapes—and for good reason. Their graceful movement, year-round texture, drought tolerance, and low maintenance needs make them an excellent choice for homeowners...

Garden Perspectives

Every garden has multiple perspectives. One of the goals of successful landscape design is creating a garden that looks beautiful not just from one location, but from many different viewpoints throughout the property. At Details Landscape Art, we encourage homeowners...

West Napa Featured Garden: Landscape Renovation

West Napa Featured Garden: Landscape Renovation This West Napa landscape renovation featured garden included several elements, including an unusual stamped concrete walkway, a low voltage lighting system, a redwood fence, and front and rear gardens.               ...