Q: How can I get irrigation run into an enclosed area? A: There are a few ways to get this done. If the builder did not put a sleeve under the wall to run an irrigation line through, then the easiest is to run the mainline over the wall and use elbow fittings to have a closer fit to the wall. For a cleaner look, it MAY be possible to drill through the wall and run the line through the drilled hole. The last way is to run a battery-operated timer and create a new zone in the

Buena vista lavender Lavandula angustifolia 'Buena vista' Zone 5-10 A compact variety of English lavender. Blooms in late spring and again in late summer/early fall. A moderate grower that can reach 24" tall and 18" wide. Strong fragrance. Drought resistant. Promptly deadhead spent first blooms for the second bloom. Plant in full sun and water regularly. Prefers well-drained soil. Bi-colored flowers (purple and blue) separate this variety from others. Evergreen.

This is the FINAL part of this particular job we worked on. Our client had landscape block that was mostly done but not completely finished. They wanted the landscape block to have caps placed on top which included the steps. In addition, they also wanted a coyote fence put up in order to section off their yard to create an enclosed backyard. The first step in this transformation was to rake and clean up the area so we could finish the landscape block. Once that was done we n

Q: What should I use when planting new nursery plants? A: You are going to want to add amendments to the soil to help your plant thrive. We recommend mixing composted cotton burr mulch and Yum-Yum®. If you really want to give your plant a boost, add Superthrive® root stimulator to your first watering.

Blackfoot daisy Melampodium leucanthum Zone 5-10 Petite white flowers with a bright yellow center explode with vibrance against forest green foliage. Plant in full sun for best growth. Evergreen. Blooms throughout most of the summer months. Blooms attract birds, bees, and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant. Can reach 12" tall and 20" wide. Needs well-drained soil. Water occasionally. Drought resistant. This plant can be easily drowned so be careful!

Does this look familiar? This week’s transformation is part of the same area as last week's transformation but from a different angle. We wanted to show both angles because it was impossible to take a picture that showed the entire project! Last week's picture showed a full perspective of what the yard looked like before, but the after picture didn’t capture a couple of details we want to go over in this week's post. The first is how we designed the seamless transition from 5

Q: Our Russian Sage grows out of control during the summer. I have them cut way back each fall, but wonder if there is a time in the summer when they could be trimmed? Not sure how this would affect blooms. A: You can trim and shape Russian Sage however you would like to without hurting the plant. ut you run the risk of ruining the blooms for that year if you cut them too soon (before blooming) or too low (after blooming). There is a variety of Russian Sage called "Lacey Bl

Catmint Kit Kat Nepeta hybrid 'Kit Cat' Zone 3-8 This compact variety of catmint is highly fragrant and perfect for those smaller spaces in your yard. Blooms attract butterflies and bees. Easy to grow and deer resistant. Grows best in full sun, but can tolerate part sun. Can reach 18" tall and 18" wide. Blooms from late spring to mid-summer. Beautiful purple spiked flowers brighten up any space this plant is added.

This section of the client's yard from last week was mostly dirt with some beautiful, mature spruces. There were railroad ties that were used to prevent erosion, but as you can see in the picture the dirt knocked one section down. The first step was to remove the railroad ties and bring in the landscape block. The wall in last week's Transformation was three blocks high, this wall going 5 blocks high. Why you may ask? The reason for this had to do with the mature trees. We ne

Q: I just bought a house that has an old irrigation system, can you check it to see if it works? A: We do not offer this service unless we are contracted to maintain your property on a year-round basis. Irrigation systems are complex and unless you have a schematic layout of the system, it can be difficult to know every aspect of another company's installation - it is next to impossible to ensure it will work properly.