Water Use: Lawn vs. Swimming Pool
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Water-Wise Landscaping Guide
Xeriscape Principle #1: Planning & Design On a piece of graph paper, draw to approximate scale any permanent features of your property, including the location of your house, other buildings, large rocks, slopes, and existing trees or vegetation you plan to keep. Next, tape tracing paper over your base plan and sketch different qualities and
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Wildflower Gardens
Wildflower Beds in Southern California Here’s what to expect from a wildflower bed, what it takes to keep it looking great, and the realistic resources required to keep these gardens spectacular over time. Peak season is typically late winter through spring. Quick reality check: Most “wow” displays in Southern California come from annual wildflowers. They
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Good Concrete vs. Bad Concrete
Why Quality Concrete Work Matters Cracking often starts early when prep, drainage, or mix is off. Cheap work can become expensive when repairs and replacement begin. Real-world lesson: A client once tried to save money by hiring a lower-cost contractor to pour a driveway. They saved about 20% up front—but as the saying goes, “nobody
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Alphabetical Plant To Do List
This is our Plant To‑Do List, organized alphabetically with the best month(s) to act. It reflects 47+ years of Garden View experience in the San Gabriel Valley and is the playbook our Garden View Landscape Maintenance crews use to keep properties a step above. Always consider your micro‑climate, soil, and current weather. Abutilon (April) Tip‑prune
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