by Scott Bradley | Apr 6, 2021 | Drainage, Featured Gardens, Gardens, Irrigation, The Landscape Process, Wood Structures
Details Landscape Art, a Novato design-build landscape contractor, was called in the spring of 2020 to build a new redwood retaining wall for a hillside residence in Novato, CA. The existing retaining wall had been built some twenty-five years ago, and was badly...
by Scott Bradley | Mar 9, 2021 | Featured Gardens, Gardens, Irrigation
Softscape installation at this North Bennett Valley residence followed the hardscape, subject of the previous blog. The backyard had a wall of mature trees and mature hedges planted thirty years ago within two feet of the property fences. The hedges had been pruned...
by Scott Bradley | Apr 28, 2020 | Gardens, Miscellaneous, Patios and Walkways, Water Features
Garden accents are the very last finishing touches to the garden. After all the prep work, the hardscape, the plants, the bark, the outdoor patio furniture have all been installed, it’s time for a little exterior decorating. There are dozens of types of garden accents...
by Scott Bradley | Nov 19, 2019 | Gardens, Healdsburg Landscape Contractor, Irrigation
The history of California plants and landscapes is a study in the availability of water. Long ago it was discovered that almost all trees, shrubs, groundcovers, perennials and vines would thrive in our Mediterranean climate if sufficient water were available. Mild...
by Scott Bradley | Aug 13, 2019 | Gardens, Irrigation, Low Voltage Lighting, Miscellaneous, Patios and Walkways, Sonoma County Garden Design, The Landscape Process
A successful landscape design-build project requires planning ahead and detailing the finish. Details Landscape Art installs fine gardens throughout Sonoma County, and it is not accidental that these projects turn out beautiful. Planning ahead and detailing the finish...
