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Fix these drainage problems now — before they cause damage

January 11, 2024/in Landscape Design, Landscape Drainage, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Rain, Rebuilding Soil

4 Critical Problems and how to fix them El Niño is serving up moderate rainfall so far, but more is in store. At this point, the NOAA forecast predicts above-normal throughout this month. First, make sure your drainage can handle rain. It is one of the biggest problems we see this time of year. I […]

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Fix drainage problems before they damage your building’s foundation

January 11, 2023/in Landscape Design, Landscape Drainage, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Rain, Rebuilding Soil

Fixing drainage problems in the San Francisco Bay Area — 4 Common Problems and how to fix them The San Francisco Bay Area is in shock. Many of us are racing against time to secure our properties temporarily before the next monster storm hits. Downed trees, flooding, building damage, and the loss of homes and […]

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Top 7 Invasive Weeds in the SF Bay Area

March 31, 2021/in Commercial Landscapes, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Rebuilding Soil, Richmond Landscaper

Prevention and Control of Top 7 Invasive Weeds The top 7 invasive weeds that we highlight this month are predators that will leach water and nutrients from your desired plants.  Some of them are highly flammable.  Our treatment recommendations for getting rid of the top 7 emphasize the least toxic practices. Getting rid of these […]

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Secrets of Gardening for Pollinators in the Bay Area

August 5, 2019/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Organic Soil Amendments, Rebuilding Soil

What’s Unique about Gardening for Pollinators in the Bay Area Most important is plant types.  Because of the bay area microclimates, planting in the right environment is critical.  Plant vigor will be impacted by sun exposure, fog, heat, soil type and wind.  Learn about pollination in a stunning video (below) that catches them in the […]

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A Guide to Managing Weeds in the SF Bay Area Landscape

April 30, 2019/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Organic Soil Amendments, Rebuilding Soil

Why your weeds keep coming back Have you noticed an abundant crop of weeds this spring?  One reason – the heavy rains of last fall and winter may have awakened long-dormant seeds.  Does it feel like the long rainy winter just erased all the backbreaking work you did last year?  Our guide to weeds includes […]

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8 Easy Care Colorful Plants For Your SF Bay Area Climate

June 4, 2018/in Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Rebuilding Soil, Residential Landscaping, Richmond Landscaper, San Francisco Bay Area Irrigation, Water Conservation

8 Easy Drought Tolerant Plants for Your SF Bay Area Climate. And, how to care for them. These plants are beautiful and tough. They will save water and add color to your garden. One of these 8 plants will work for your SF Bay Area climate.  Whether you live in the hottest inland part of […]

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Top 7 Invasive Weeds in the SF Bay Area

April 26, 2018/in Commercial Landscapes, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Rebuilding Soil, Richmond Landscaper

Prevention and Control of Top 7 Invasive Weeds Using the Least Toxic Practices Our report on the top 7 invasive weeds in the SF Bay Area was re-worked from one I posted in 2016 weeds typical in the San Francisco Bay Area including the most invasive weeds. The top 7 invasive weeds is focused on […]

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Solutions to 4 Landscape Drainage Problems

December 11, 2017/in Commercial Landscapes, Landscape Design, Landscape Drainage, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Rebuilding Soil, Residential Landscaping, San Francisco Bay Area Landscape, Sustainability

I’ve updated our post about drainage from March of this year. We talk again about solutions to landscape drainage problems. There is additional detail added including graphics that describe the drainage problems and solutions. One of the solutions described below is a dry creek bed. It was a project of Gardeners’ Guild at Spring Lake […]

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4 Common Drainage Problems and How To Fix Them

March 31, 2017/in Commercial Landscapes, Landscape Design, Landscape Drainage, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Rebuilding Soil, Residential Landscaping, San Francisco Bay Area Landscape, Sustainability

The photo above is breathtaking reminder of the toll our rainy season has taken on San Francisco Bay Area residents.  El Niño surprised us with a ferocious encore performance. Many of our properties, roads and highways are still recovering. Highway 37 is an extreme example of what happens when drainage fails. Five feet of water […]

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5 Things to Know About The Bamboo Plant

March 8, 2017/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area

About Bamboo Adorning the perimeter of many commercial buildings, the willowy Bamboo stands, in containers and planter beds, providing screens and landscape focal points. Its reputation as a renewable resource for flooring to furniture and even fabric, make it emblematic of the sustainability movement. We maintain several sites in San Francisco with Bamboo plants and […]

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5 Landscape Trends for 2017

February 10, 2017/in Commercial Landscapes, Interior Plants, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Richmond California, Richmond Landscaper, San Francisco Bay Area Irrigation

What’s new in landscape and gardening? Every year there are numerous reports on the latest trends in plants, hardscape, irrigation and even color. From technology to outdoor living. Designers, Landscape Architects and Green Industry pundits weigh in on what’s hot.  There are several sources for this article. The people at Gardeners’ Guild have chimed in […]

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10 Colorful Fall Plants for Instant Curb Appeal

September 27, 2016/in Commercial Landscapes, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area

Summer May be Over but Fall’s Bounty is Upon Us. A profusion of colorful fall plants both annuals and perennials are now available from our suppliers! Their brilliant colors will make an impact on the landscape of your residential or commercial property.  They come in bright colors like pink, red, purple, white and yellow.  10 […]

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4 Essential Landscape Budget Items

August 15, 2016/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Organic Soil Amendments, Rebuilding Soil, Residential Landscaping, Sustainability

If you are a Property Manager, you are likely knee-deep in budget season Remember that landscaping can increase the value of a house from 5% to 12.7%.  On a $400,000 home 5.5% is $22,000; 12.7% adds $50,800.*  Conversely, a degraded or disorganized collection of plants detracts from a home or commercial building’s value.  Bob Vila says that […]

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3 Tips for Fire Safe Landscaping

August 9, 2016/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Residential Landscaping, Sustainability

Firespinner Iceplant “Delosperma” There are a number of resources for firesafe landscaping.  This post summarizes some of the best practices, plus links for more information. Tip 1: Create Defensible Space Defensible space is the clearance created between a structure and the grass, shrubs, trees or any natural area that surrounds it. State of California says […]

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PAVING THAT IS SUSTAINABLE AND SAVES MONEY

May 11, 2016/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, LEED

It’s called pervious (concrete) paving and it’s got the attention of an increasing number of designers and property developers.  Why? Because it can save money and it’s better for the environment than standard concrete paving.  In fact, it’s among the EPA’s Best Management Practices. What it is  An innovative technology that consists of a porous […]

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3 Ways to Save Water in the Landscape

April 29, 2016/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Organic Soil Amendments, Residential Landscaping

Simple Irrigation Fixes That Can Save $$$$ Consider this first: 80% of plant problems are due to over-watering.  (Source Sunset Magazine) Gardeners’ Guild saved a residential community client 53% off their water bill by rigorous monitoring of their system and simple repairs. Fixing Irrigation Leaks and Breaks* Capping irrigation in places that didn’t require watering […]

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2016 Landscape Trends

April 13, 2016/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, LEED, Richmond Landscaper

Every year journalists in the industry forecast what is new for the next year.  What I saw when digging around (no pun intended) were subtle offshoots of similar themes over the past few years.  This post tries to make sense of what experts are forecasting and why homeowners and property managers should be interested. Trends […]

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How to Manage Weeds in Your Bay Area Landscape

March 29, 2016/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Organic Soil Amendments, Rebuilding Soil, Richmond Landscaper

Their Place in Nature Weeds are not all bad. They provide some benefits (listed below). The definition for weeds is “a plant out of place”.  But considering most people welcome weeds as much as they do taxes, this definition seems more fitting: “plants whose undesirable qualities outweigh their good points.” (Taken from Penn State’s website) […]

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How to Prevent Erosion

February 26, 2016/in Commercial Landscapes, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Residential Landscaping, Richmond Landscaper

We have not seen the last of El Niño.           Episodes of heavy rain and winds will likely continue over the next few months.  If your landscape on a slope, there are some actions you can take now to prevent the damaging effects of erosion. Short Term Actions (Your can do […]

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Banner Year for Landscape Construction Awards!

November 19, 2013/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Rebuilding Soil, Residential Landscaping, Richmond California, Richmond Landscaper

We are especially proud of our construction division this year. Gardeners’ Guild received three awards for a construction project in Mill Valley.  National, State and Regional landscape trade organizations have recognized our exceptional work!  The National Recognition was first place. The property is situated on a steep slope overlooking the Mt Tam.  The homeowners wanted […]

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The Village is Going Green

August 12, 2013/in Commercial Landscapes, Irrigation & Water Management, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Organic Soil Amendments, Rebuilding Soil

The Village at Corte Madera is taking steps toward more sustainable practices in their landscaping! We recently performed some landscape renovation work to planter beds on the east and west sides (against the buildings) of the shopping center.  Drought resistant plantings including Ornamental grass (Fescue), Limonium, Phormium (New Zealand Flax), Cistus (Rock Rose) and Alstroemeria […]

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Community Spirit Beautifying Solano Playlot

July 10, 2013/in Commercial Landscapes, Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Richmond California, Richmond Landscaper

A group of dedicated Richmond residents are working hard to beautify their community park called the Solano Playlot. Located at the corner of 38th and Solano Avenue, the park has been successful in getting the support of the city for improvements.  Gardeners’ Guild got involved earlier this year when we volunteered to develop a plan […]

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Gardeners’ Guild Receives National & California State Awards for Landscaping Project

November 29, 2012/in Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area, Richmond California, Richmond Landscaper

This year, Gardeners’ Guild has been honored with two prestigious awards this year for its work on a full-scale landscape renovation for a home in the Oakland Hills.  The national award, presented by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is a first-place award in its category.  The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) presented the state award […]

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Spain’s Spectacular Living Wall

November 2, 2012/in Landscape Design

I recently returned from a vacation in Spain.  During the three days that I spent sightseeing in Madrid I happened on to a monster of a living wall that I had to share about. It’s size and beauty juxtaposed against a rust colored building and the bright blue sky was breathtaking.  Look at the photo […]

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Color at Ghirardelli Square

September 14, 2012/in Landscape Design, Landscaper San Francisco Bay Area

Ghirardelli Square has been a client for a long time.  We are proud of our achievements there and it’s a great example of the difference that color makes in the landscape. Color brings excitement to the landscape; it can create a mood and it provides interest through the seasons.  Can you imagine looking at this […]

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