There are many different strategies to create an amazing landscape. Some people import everything from other countries and do whatever it takes to make their vision a reality. These types of landscapes may be more in line with how you pictured your property, but may require more upkeep because they are not native to the […]
Author Archives: Capital Landscape
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May
May
There are two zone maps to consider when planning your Sacramento landscape: the USDA hardiness zone and the Sunset climate zone. USDA Zone Map The USDA zone map is based off of winter low temperatures. As you can see from the map, zone 9 dominates the Sacramento area. Plants recommended for zone 9 should […]
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May
May
“All gave some and some gave all And some stood through for the red, white and blue And some had to fall And if you ever think of me Think of all your liberties and recall Some gave all…” Memorial gardens provide a place of healing and comfort in remembrance of an event or loved […]
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Apr
Apr
Landscaping Ideas: Chinese Garden The Chinese Garden is carefully planned and chaotic. You see a perfect, miniature landscape, yet it has no order. Chinese Gardens are perfect for meditation, relaxation and entertaining. Chinese Garden Principles Borrow scenery Incorporate scenery outside your yard into the garden. Can you see the hills or mountains from your yard? […]
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Oct
Oct
Fall is finally here and we’d like to offer some tips to help you get your yard ready for the colder weather that, SHOULD be here soon. Below are 10 easy things that will help your landscaping look better when March and April come around. They are in no particular order; do one or do […]
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Oct
Oct
First off, let’s determine what kind of space you have to work with. If you have a small yard to landscape, keep clutter elimination in mind. If your space is limited, the most important thing when designing your space is to make sure you don’t over crowd the yard by putting in too many things. […]
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Oct
Oct
in 5 Simple Steps Fall is here!!!! Fall is here!!!! FALL IS HERE!!!! Yikes, there was that excessive excitement again. I just can’t help it. I LOVE this fall weather! The days are warm. You don’t have to be bundled up all day. But come evening, there’s nothing more perfect than wrapping up in a […]
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Oct
Oct
Many people are steering away from installing lawns. Why? Well, as most of you probably have figured out, grass needs to be watered quite often. Grass is very needy and requires constant attention. You go out of town for a week, come back and your lawn is dead… In order to keep your lawn thriving […]
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Sep
Sep
Why haven’t you had your front or backyard landscaped? Are you too overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Can’t make up your mind on what you’d like to have done? If you have been putting off landscaping because you don’t know where to start, start small. Figure out which yard needs the most help. […]
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Sep
Sep
October is the perfect month to landscape in Sacramento! Want to create a cozy environment for a special fall occasion? As summer ends and fall approaches, there are a few upcoming holidays to start preparing for. Halloween is just around the corner. Why not throw a fun Halloween bash and invite all your friends and […]