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 | May 19, 2026 | Plant Selection
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...
by Scott Bradley | Apr 10, 2018 | Featured Gardens, Garden Design
Details Landscape Art, a design-build landscape contractor serving Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties, was called by a family living in the hills west of Highway 101 in South Novato to help transform a challenging backyard hillside garden. The property backed up to open...
by Scott Bradley | Jan 27, 2015 | Plant Selection
Ground covers are plants that, well…cover the ground. At Details Landscape Art, we often talk about mixing heights, textures, and bloom seasons when designing a garden. The shortest layer in that palette is often the humble ground cover. ...
by Scott Bradley | Jul 1, 2014 | Plant Selection
Perennials ! When it comes to creating vibrant, low-maintenance landscapes in Sonoma County, few plants are as valuable as perennials. At Details Landscape Art, we often recommend perennials as the foundation of beautiful and sustainable outdoor spaces because they...
