by Scott Bradley | May 17, 2016 | Plant Selection
Problem plants are an important consideration when designing a successful garden. At Details Landscape Art, we design and build landscapes throughout Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties, and careful plant selection is always a critical part of the process. Before...
by Scott Bradley | Feb 9, 2016 | Hardscape Design, Landscape Construction
Pressure-treated steps are one of the most practical and economical ways to navigate slopes in a landscape. At Details Landscape Art, we design and build gardens throughout Sonoma County, where hillside properties are common and changes in elevation often require...
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 | Jul 14, 2015 | Garden Design
Fine gardens deserve a beautiful finishing touch. After the trees and plants have been installed, the drip irrigation is in place, and the low-voltage lighting has been completed, it is time to apply bark. While often overlooked, bark plays an important role in both...
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. ...
