by Scott Bradley | Mar 22, 2016 | Plant Selection
Frost-tender plants can add beauty, color, and a touch of the tropics to a Sonoma County garden, but they also come with a degree of risk. When Details Landscape Art selects plant material for a new landscape, we generally take a conservative approach, choosing plants...
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. ...
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...
