Fall Landscape Magic
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Date02 Dec 2013
Fall landscapes are best described as the magical and wondrous time between the vitality of summer and the tranquility of winter. It is the time between the greens of the warm season and the transition to the grays and blacks... Read More →
Project Planning at Gardenworks
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Date01 Nov 2013
Have you ever wondered how landscape contractors approach the task of crafting or building a new garden design? At Gardenworks we believe that planning is everything when it comes to installing a new landscape for our clients. A typical project... Read More →
Gardenworks Senior Friendly Landscape Designs
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Date01 Oct 2013
Creating Landscapes for Seniors Gardenworks created an award-winning landscape project that our specialists designed and installed with a senior in mind. Our client in Healdsburg wanted the property around the home to be lower maintenance but also wanted the new... Read More →
Fundamentals of Water Efficient Landscaping
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Date01 Sep 2013
At Gardenworks we believe you can have a dazzling garden without having to water it to excess. Our Certified Water Managers safeguard this precious resource by creating landscapes that use sound fundamentals of water-efficient design, water conservation, construction, maintenance, and... Read More →
Benefits of Designing Your Landscape for Water Efficiency
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Date01 Aug 2013
Originally, water-efficient irrigation systems were developed for homeowners in climate zones where drought was a persistent problem. Now we can create water-efficient landscaping in any climate and this concept has become increasingly important to our clients at Gardenworks. Our team... Read More →
Horticulture Do’s (not Do-Overs)
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Date01 Jul 2013
One common landscaping mistake homeowners make is in plant selection. Whether it’s a complete landscape makeover or a specific area of your home’s property where you want to do some planting, chances are you didn’t accurately account for sun, shade,... Read More →
Preparing for a Drier Future
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Date01 Jun 2013
The California Landscape Contractors Association has published a set of recommendations that are intended to help you conserve water, and help plan for how dry conditions affect your landscaping. Preparing for a Drier Future State Mandate – reduction (per capita)... Read More →
The Power of 3D Landscape Modeling
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Date17 May 2013
3D movies, phones, televisions, and video games are becoming far more prevalent in the market place and some say it is the future of entertainment. Recently I have seen a few 3D movies with my kids and I would argue... Read More →
There’s a “Frog” on Your Lawn!
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Date08 Apr 2013
The first lawn mower was invented in 1830 by Edwin Beard Budding. It was a push mower built out of cast iron and was far from efficient, but it got the job done. The steam driven mower came to the... Read More →
Good Bug, Bad Bug
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Date25 Feb 2013
Do you know the difference between a beneficial insect and a malevolent one? With the current concerns about pesticide safety and low impact or sustainable practices it is important to attract beneficial insects into your landscape/garden, many of which prey... Read More →