by Scott Bradley | Mar 24, 2015 | Plant Selection
One of the most common requests we receive from homeowners is for privacy. As lots become smaller throughout Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties, houses are often built only a few feet apart. Second-story windows overlook neighboring yards, and outdoor living spaces can...
by Scott Bradley | Feb 24, 2015 | Plant Selection
Small trees are one of the most valuable design elements in a residential landscape. Most properties in Sonoma County are not large estates. They are neighborhood lots with nearby homes, second-story windows, patios, walkways, swimming pools, and property lines that...
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 | Jun 1, 2009 | Plant Selection
Plant selection is one of the most important elements of successful garden design. After the patios, walkways, retaining walls, water features, and other hardscape elements are in place, it is time to bring the garden to life with trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental...
