by Scott Bradley | May 19, 2026 | Garden Art, Gardens, North Bay Landscape Contractor, Petaluma Landscape Design-Build Contractor, Santa Rosa Garden Design, Santa Rosa Landscape Contractor, Sonoma County Garden Design
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 | Dec 3, 2019 | Drainage, Gardens, Petaluma Landscape Contractor, The Landscape Process
Soil amendments are an integral part of a landscape’s planting scheme. The long term success of a garden depends on the plant material becoming established in the planting medium, sending out a strong and healthy root system, and being provided with proper nutrients...
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 | Nov 5, 2019 | Gardens, Sonoma County Landscaper
The discussion of native plants in California landscapes is inextricably tied to water-conserving or drought-tolerant plants in our semi-arid Mediterranean climate. With our mild winters with moderate rainfall and arid summers with consistently no rainfall, Sonoma...
by Scott Bradley | Sep 10, 2019 | Bird Gardening, Garden Art, Gardens, Miscellaneous, Santa Rosa Landscape Design
Bird feeders are an important element in bird gardening. They serve to supplement the most basic need of birds – food – in addition to the bird friendly trees plants and groundcovers we select for the garden. Using bird feeders consistently will attract more...
