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 | Jun 9, 2026 | Irrigation, Plant Selection
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:...
by Scott Bradley | Apr 6, 2021 | Featured Gardens, Landscape Construction
In the spring of 2020, Details Landscape Art was hired as the design-build landscape contractor for a hillside renovation in Novato, California.The project centered around replacing an aging retaining wall, replanting the hillside above it, and installing new...
by Scott Bradley | Dec 1, 2020 | Featured Gardens, Garden Design
A fire rebuild is becoming a common occurrence these days in the wake of the North Bay fires of 2017 and 2019. We were referred to this project by one of our best customers, also a resident of the Fountaingrove development who was fortunate to escape the firestorms....
by Scott Bradley | Jan 1, 2019 | Landscape Construction
A redwood retaining wall is an attractive and functional solution for managing changes in grade within the landscape. At Details Landscape Art, we are frequently called upon to construct retaining walls that stabilize slopes, create level planting areas, and improve...
