by Scott Bradley | Mar 8, 2016 | Landscape Construction, The Landscape Process
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...
by Scott Bradley | Nov 17, 2015 | Landscape Construction
Before the first tree, shrub, perennial, or groundcover goes into the ground, the most important step is soil preparation. OK, the hardscape is in. Time for the softscape—what we at Details Landscape Art call exterior decorating. Successful planting depends on the...
by Scott Bradley | Dec 16, 2014 | Landscape Construction
Clay soils are common throughout many areas of Sonoma County, particularly in Petaluma and parts of Santa Rosa. While these heavy soils can present challenges during planting and irrigation, they also offer important benefits. With proper preparation and planting...
