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There’s A Lot Of Nuance To Plain, Old-fashioned Dirt

  • Post author:Kent Horner
  • Post published:September 13, 2012
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San Diego soils can be very interesting and do differ in composition and structural makeup depending upon their unique location. You can find a blend of beach cobble and clay…

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The Long, Local History Of The Avocado

  • Post author:Kent Horner
  • Post published:September 10, 2012
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Living and working along the coast for so many years, I was always struck by the number of old avocado orchards near the beach in Leucadia, Solana Beach and Encinitas.…

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Search For Mysterious Leak Leads To Solution

  • Post author:Kent Horner
  • Post published:September 7, 2012
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Nothing can be more frustrating to a pool owner than having a beautiful pool that loses water, chlorine, salt and Cyanuric Acid. Now, most people know a pool must have…

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Proper Drainage Essential When Designing A Landscape

  • Post author:Kent Horner
  • Post published:September 3, 2012
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So you want to landscape your home, your castle, your best investment? Well, let’s take a look at where you might start and how you would go about the art…

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Pouring Over Concrete History

  • Post author:Kent Horner
  • Post published:August 31, 2012
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Sometimes, living in these modern times, we often take for granted the little things and really how much history and undertaking has passed for us to reach this point. We…

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Ponytail Palms Are Native, Easy To Care For And Easy To Find

  • Post author:Kent Horner
  • Post published:August 27, 2012
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California has so many beautiful native and non-native plants that call this state home that it is often difficult to choose a favorite plant or tree, especially when you talk…

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Plant Giant Birds of Paradise Correctly

  • Post author:Kent Horner
  • Post published:August 24, 2012
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As a landscape contractor, it is often difficult working within the parameters of a client’s preference for a certain foliage look and trying to create a hardscape that is attractive…

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Plant From Down Under At Home Here in North County

  • Post author:Kent Horner
  • Post published:August 21, 2012
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This week’s plant of the week happens to come from one of my favorite places – South West Australia. The Melalueca Nesophila originates from a small town called Albany located…

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More To Aloe Than Soothing Sunburns

  • Post author:Kent Horner
  • Post published:August 18, 2012
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Even if you don’t like plants – don’t like to water them and darn sure don’t want them staining your clothes – you’ve gotta like the Aloe Vera Barbadensis, which…

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Local Tree Has Prehistoric Roots

  • Post author:Kent Horner
  • Post published:August 15, 2012
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Take a good look around Encinitas, Leucadia or Solana Beach. Standing tall on the coastal slopes leading up from the sea to where the hillside meets the sky, you will…

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C & H Gardens has been providing residential as well as commercial property landscape and tree services throughout North County San Diego since 1978. Areas include Encinitas, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, La Jolla, San Marcos, Escondido, Oceanside, Vista and surrounding cities. The majority of our business comes from referrals and C & H Gardens has been completing affordable, reliable and quality work. We specialize in creating tranquil, practical and functional outdoor living spaces. Whether you enjoy entertaining others, recreation, or relaxation, we can bring these principles to your outdoor world. Are you looking for the best landscape architect and outdoor contractor in San Diego? The design, craftsmanship, and intention all reflect Kent’s years of experience and the professional team he has cultivated. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal and C & H Gardens has more than 40 years of beautifying areas around San Diego County.

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