A Natural Screen Homeowners often landscape with the goal of privacy, and for that, Cleverly recommends what they call Hollywood-Style Hedges. “Not only do these provide privacy, but they can also be used as a natural border, sound barrier, or for shade.” They get their name from being thick and hard to see through —…
Water-wise Sun Protection We live in an idlyllic “72 and sunny” climate, so we like to get outdoors to make the most of it. Strategic planting can result in enhanced beauty to your outdoor environment, with the added benefit of instant shade. And, it doesn’t have to go against our SoCal water-usage restrictions. “Shifting to…
New Irrigation Technology for Summer The summer is almost here, and Schnetz Landscape has some great tips and ideas on how you can use the newest irrigation technology to save water and money this season. Irrigation Controllers New irrigation technology has brought a change in the monitoring and alerting of irrigation system functions. Oftentimes when…
El Niño & the Drought How To Be Prepared For Lots of Rain — Or Not Enough by Deanna Murphy The one-two punch of an El Niño winter followed by the anticipated continuation of the ongoing drought in summer 2016 can be a bit confusing for so many of us wondering what we should be…