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Whether you have a large yard, or none at all, container gardens are a wonderful way to add some colorful plant life to your home or work space. Check out these fantastic ideas from Sunset.com to get inspired as to how you could make a container garden of your own. << 53 Cool Container Gardens…

Are you looking to create a veggie garden in the Bay Area, but don’t know what to plant? Check out this wonderful book by Pam Peirce called, “Golden Gate Gardening, The Complete Guide to Year-Round Food Gardening in the San Francisco Bay Area & Coastal California”, by Pam Pierce. Pam is a Bay Area garden…

Are you interested in creating a raised veggie garden for your home? Check out this fantastic article from Sunset.com to get all the details on how to go about it! << 10 Raised Bed Garden Ideas >>  

North Bay Climate Zones Native PlantsNo matter where you live, it is always beneficial to introduce Native Plants to your garden. Native Plants evolved in their preferred climate & soil type, and around local animals, so they are most adapted to thrive in their local environment. These plants also need less watering & maintenance, they…

Ahhh…last week was a reminder of warm and sunny days to come. The smell of BBQ’s, fresh cut grass and long days are almost here. After a record rainfall and our drought officially over it might be time to turn attention to your back yard and create the outdoor oasis you’ve always dreamed of. Be…

Landscaping for drought Marin. It is no mystery that the US is in the midst of a serious drought. One of the states being affected the most is California. According to a report released by the NOAA on April 15, 2014, many areas of CA have been classified at D4 intensity, meaning that they are…

I visited my brother recently at his home in Oakland, Ca. Unlike me, he inherited the family “Black Thumb” but somehow has managed to pull off one of the most fragrant and explosive Lavender gardens I have seen in the East Bay. I also noticed it writhing with docile bees, so it’s no surprise that…

Castro These clients were looking for something special for their first home. They wanted to create a warm and natural environment that was easy to maintain. We worked with award-winning designer Geff Geffin to deliver a beautiful garden.

That might be what your garden is thinking when they thirst for water or drowned in pooling. A properly maintained irrigation system and drainage are two extremely important factors to keep, happy, healthy and hearty plants. If you can hear your plants growing frustrated with their environment, we are glad to come and play therapist.…

It’s a good idea to start thinking about yummy fall planting. Fat pumpkins, crunchy carrots and killer kale are only a few of the tasty treat you can fill your garden with. But you should start thinking about it now, especially if you are planning your first vegetable garden this year. Here is a great…