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Natural Waterfall and Landscape Renovation in Roseville
We chose and placed each rock with intention for this natural waterfall project at Morgan Creek, Roseville. Although planted only a few weeks ago, it’s filling in nicely, providing a perfect foreground to the backdrop of the redwoods. The color of the new stamped concrete…
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Patio Cover and Drought Tolerant Plantings in Rocklin
Adding an alumawood patio cover and installing drought tolerant plantings in this Rocklin Whitney Ranch yard provides just what the homeowners need to enjoy their yard. This overhead yields the shade that is necessary to go outside in the hot summers. Being made of alumawood,…
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Putting Green Creates a Resort Feel
A putting green creates a resort feel in this large side yard in Carmichael. Landscape lighting ensures a fun time in the evenings when homeowners have time to relax. Prior to our landscape renovation, the yard had nothing but a play structure and a few…
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Revisiting South Auburn Retaining Walls Landscape
Revisiting a south Auburn landscape with retaining walls was my goal after meeting with a potential client today who also lives in the Vintage Oaks area. The new client’s home is right around the corner from a cul de sac where I did a few…
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Making a Difference on Earth Day: Thoughts of a Quiet Garden Activist
Making a difference: On Earth Day I like to reflect on what nature has given me and how I can give something back. I’ve done the activism scene of attending protests, speaking out at council meetings, and putting comments in on Environmental Impact Reports. But…
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Ideas for Replacing Front Yard Lawn
After several devastating years of drought, almost all of my clients are taking out at least some of their lawn. Folks are catching on that front lawns serve little purpose other than to create a soothing rest for the eye. Green is a very pleasant color…