Learn About Our Torrey Pines: Inside and Out
I used to be a climber. Not a social climber, but a tree climber equipped with a hand saw, Husqvarna climbing saw, climbing belt, hooks, clip line, pig tail, roping…
Landscape Solutions For Drought conditions
We have had a very wet winter so far this year. Or so it appears. Typically, we don’t get this much rain every season and weather prognosticators are still calling…
It’s A Wonderful Time To Learn Of A Plant’s Colorful Past
November and December always bring with them the joyous holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, but who can remember either of these joyous days without the splash of color and statement…
Getting To Know All About The Art of Feng Shui
Feng Shui, as most of us cosmopolitan coast dwellers know, refers to the Chinese art of placement in the living space. But did you know the literal translation of Feng…
Fast Growing Plants Are Quick But Inefficient
With all the rain that we have been having this year (and it was supposed to be a dry year in San Diego!), designing your landscape with good drainage is…
Examining The History Of The Stately, Graceful Eucalyptus
Ah yes, the stately, beautiful and graceful Eucalyptus tree. Love them or hate them you can’t help yourself but to listen when it comes to the many different stories about…
Don’t Fall For Low Cost Tree Care
Unexpectedly, tropical storm Sasha regained intensity. Sucked inland by a coastal low pressure system, her arms began to swing tighter and tighter like a figure skater. Hitting the north San…
Building Koi Ponds
My newest client put me through the paces recently and insisted that I build him a new Koi pond and waterfall. Although I am no stranger to water features or…
Bamboo Is The Perfect Option For Creating A Natural Plant Screen
Many times, when confronted with creating a plant screen for a homeowner in a tightly spaced tract where the two story homes are stacked nearly one on top of the…
Agave Attenuata: An Easy To Care For And Beautiful Succulent
When it comes to succulents, few plants are as beautiful and easy to work with as the Agave Attenuata. The Attenuata is a native of Mexico and is found throughout…