How incredibly frustrating it is when you worked diligently to perfect your garden and a new batch of weeds crops up. The following are ways to reduce the likelihood of weeds. 1. Weed your newly planted garden regularly As you begin to cultivate your garden, keep in mind that this is the most essential time...Read More

Outdoor patios consist of much more than a smattering of tiles and an umbrella. A patio can establish a specific feel, create an escape, or bring you closer to nature. By pairing certain furniture, gathered together in a particular location of your yard, and encircled by the plants of your choice, the patio becomes an...Read More

Rather than the typical grass that’s thirsty much of the year and dies with cold snaps, these ornamental grasses offer beautiful wisps of color throughout the seasons. Noted with each ornamental grass is its Plant Hardiness Zone, or the areas of the US best for the needs of the plant. For reference, the West Coast...Read More

When it comes to creating a sustainable landscape, drought tolerant plants are often first to come to mind, but sustainability can be practiced throughout the construction process. Some sustainable construction elements are more behind-the-scenes, in the sense that they don’t necessarily change the image of your design, but the foundation on which it is built....Read More

CAREX PRAEGRACILIS As the days get longer, and the cold known to Southern California drifts away, individuals look to picnic or lounge in a lush field of grass—enjoying the ever vibrant Los Angeles sun. One of the best ways to capture this field-like grass is to replace a lawn with drought-tolerant Carex Praegracilis, otherwise known...Read More