The secret to any landscape design is plants and trees. Sure, the hardscape is essential, but what will make your yard standout above the...

Jefferson Landscape and Design is a design and build landscape contractor in the Bay Area, and while we don’t get seasons the way much of...

Make Room for Plants that Appeal to You! Nothing is more delightful than taking a walk around the neighborhood and seeing a wide variety...

There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning, and seeing your beautiful new sod all rolled up. Except seeing it rolled up again...

With the proper plants (flora) installed in your garden, you shouldn't have any trouble attracting the local wildlife (fauna) you want....

The winter is a nice time to take a break from the yard. The cozy warmth of the inside, holiday gift exchange—before you know it, you’re...

Regardless of their fearsome appearance, dragonflies do not sting, and they are completely harmless to people. Dragonflies consume 10...

We get asked this question a lot, and often, but not always, the answer is yes. There are many advantages to doing a design for both the...

Did you know the Bay Area is home to over seventy-five different species of birds? It’s true. And that doesn’t include the myriad of...

With spring on the horizon, everyone is looking forward to warmer weather and spending more time outdoors. Family activities, extended...

Nothing is more delightful than walking out into a beautiful garden and have it come to life with an array of butterflies. If this hasn't...

You let your lawn die during the drought. A lot of people did. Now the drought is over but you would still like to establish a drought...

It’s almost February and you know what that means: Roses!! No, I’m not talking about that overpriced dozen you need to order in time for...

The new year is upon us and you’re thinking about your resolutions. Last year (perhaps even over the holidays) you told yourself and/or...

Flagstone is a fine-textured rock, such as a sandstone or shale, that is split up into slabs and has many uses in landscape: step stone...

“In the last four years, the chemical industry has spent $11.2 million on a PR initiative to say it’s not their fault, so we know whose...

"What's the difference between a gardener and a landscaper?" We get calls at least once a week where we get this question. We're happy to...

Why should I garden for wildlife and register my yard as a Certified Wildlife Habitat? It's fun! You'll attract beautiful songbirds,...

Arbors date back to ancient Egypt but are probably older than the written record. Later they were used in Greek and Roman gardens and by...

We’ve been putting in residential ecosystem ponds for a long time now. Here are some misconceptions we hear fairly often that should...