Winter Dormancy

Winter is upon us once again, and it’s time to prepare and clean up. Leaves are falling from deciduous trees, the garden is soggy, and weeds are emerging. Raking leaves is a good idea, both to prevent mold and fungus to take hold among the wet dead leaves, and also to...
Mowstrips or Edging

Mowstrips or Edging

One of the hallmarks of a garden designed and built by Details Landscape Art is neatness. All lawns are bordered by  lawn mowstrips or edging, and all decomposed granite, gravel or rock areas have some sort of edging, to prevent the material from spreading out beyond...
Lawns

Lawns

In this era of drought and water rationing, Californians have a love-hate relationship with lawns. Historically, ‘outdoor carpeting’ has been a gardening staple, but styles have changed, tastes have evolved, and homeowners and business property owners are rethinking...