Peak behind the gates of Hope Ranch at our latest garden reveal that is both drought tolerant and beautiful
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Fiesta Santa Barbara is Back!
Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days is back for the first time in three years! And that is cause to celebrate. Here are 5 tips for a summer fiesta garden Santa Barbara style
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How sound in a garden influences your mood
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The Montecito Meadow might be the perfect solution to the drought dilemma
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To be a gardener is to be an optimist and being an optimist is a good thing. Who would you rather spend time with: Someone who complains about how bad it all is or someone who can find the good in any situation?
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Montecito Landscape was featured in Landscape Management Magazine November issue and it was a bit of a surprise. When I was contacted by the magazine, they asked if I'd mind being interviewed for a feature. Of course I said "yes" but didn't know what to expect.
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With all the talk about water and drought it’s easy to lose sight of why have a garden in the first place. Whether it is filled with succulents, native plants, vegetables, flowers or anything else you can dream up, we have gardens because they give us beauty and pleasure.
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If you are contemplating removing lawn and replacing it with something that needs less water, the good news, it is a chance to have some fun. Here are my Top Five drought tolerant landscape design ideas.
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After over 50 years of landscape design and installation in Montecito, CA we have learned a few things about efficient watering and believe if one applies these simple basic water-wise garden tips you can have a beautiful garden even in dry years.
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In California lawns seem be a thing of the past. If so, the real question is can we learn to live without them? and if so, what are some viable lawn alternatives?
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