archiveOctober 2018

Front Yard Landscape Design Sacramento Most homeowners spend the majority of their time in their backyard. The backyard has privacy, more space for playing, and a quality landscape can be a great way to make your house more functional for your needs. But it’s your front yard that actually has...

By Linda Ly Backyards sometimes take a backseat to kitchens and family rooms as the center of home entertaining. But by freshening up the look of your outdoor space with the right kind of greenery, you can create a yard that feels like a little oasis and inspires fun gatherings...

Your front yard is the first impression many people will have of your house, so when planning your garden design, think about kerb appeal above all else, and make sure it is consistent with the style of your home. A well-maintained fence and, in some cases, something to walk under,...

Edging materials improve the look of your garden beds, while keeping mulch and soil in and grass and gravel out. But what kind of edging is best? One of the most commonly used materials is treated landscape timbers. They're inexpensive, last a long time and are easy to install. They...

Shopping for seeds is fun, and if you’re scrupulous about it you can find some real bargains. But going to a seed swap—essentially a party where everyone shows up with seeds they’ve saved from the year before and trades them—is arguably even more fun and will save you money. Which...

This Sammamish, Washington family had outgrown their backyard. Their old landscaping included a swing set and large expanse of lawn, which they no longer used. Heidi Skievaski, owner of Sublime Garden Design, a company based north of Seattle, came up with a plan for turning their unused backyard into a...