by Scott Bradley | Feb 9, 2021 | Gardens, Masonry and Stonescaping, Miscellaneous, Patios and Walkways, Wood Structures
The hardscape installation of this north Bennett Valley garden was part of a three-month project done in two phases. As described in the previous blog about root removal, the first phase was the demolition of existing concrete, fencing, grass, plants and irrigation....
by Scott Bradley | Nov 17, 2020 | Irrigation, Masonry and Stonescaping, The Landscape Process, Wood Structures
Following are some juicy landscaping tips and tidbits. Over the course of almost thirty years of landscaping in the greater Sonoma County area, Details Landscape Art has learned a few tricks in its day. Fertilize lawns in winter. We’ve always heard ‘Oh, don’t bother...
by Scott Bradley | Apr 14, 2020 | Gardens, Miscellaneous, Patios and Walkways
Outdoor patio furniture is the last element to put the finishing touches on a beautiful and functional outdoor living and entertaining area. Although Details Landscape Art is not in the business of buying and selling outdoor patio furniture and accessories, we...
by Scott Bradley | Mar 17, 2020 | Featured Gardens, Gardens, Masonry and Stonescaping, Patios and Walkways, Wood Structures
This West Santa Rosa garden, about a mile or two west of downtown Santa Rosa, was located in a small country style subdivision of about a dozen or so homes. The homeowners, who had a completely blank slate in the backyard, and a plain wall-to-wall grass front yard...
by Scott Bradley | May 8, 2018 | Drainage, Featured Gardens, Gardens, Masonry and Stonescaping, Patios and Walkways, Petaluma Garden Design, The Landscape Process, Water Features
This newer subdivision home was set on a hillside in west Petaluma, and had only minimal front yard landscaping. The front yard was small and flat, but the backyard was a steep slope falling away from the house at more than forty five degrees, and called for a...