Seat walls are an important part of any functional landscape design. They’re often used primarily as a visual break, since they’re able to help separate the different parts of the landscape. But they’re also designed to be functional – since the purpose of most landscape designs is to spend more time outside. Seat walls come […]
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In Merced, California (2 hours south on Highway 99), they opened up a new University of California campus. UC Merced was unique compared to other campuses – Merced itself is in the heart of the valley with steaming hot weather and farmland all around it. Because of its location, the designers decided that they didn’t […]
Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove, and other cities in the area have all become very popular places to invest in properties in recent years. As the market improves, so too does the desirability of this area of California. But investors need to be smart about how they can make money from their […]
Landscape design has changed a lot in recent years. Before, the only real criteria for a great landscape was to make sure it was a pretty design with good curb appeal. Now, there are numerous “types” of landscape designs, including: Xeriscaping – Drought resistant landscaping. Native Plant Landscaping – Landscaping using only native plants. Dog […]
Folsom, Roseville, El Dorado Hills and more – everyone loves their dogs. The entire Greater Sacramento area has plenty of dog friendly areas, but many homeowners enjoy making their home as dog friendly as possible in order to give their furry best friend a place to roam, mark, and otherwise enjoy. What is a Dog […]
Golf is about daily practice. It relies on a careful hand that has memorized its swing, and the form needed to hit a ball with incredible accuracy. As someone that loves golf, you likely wish you could golf each and every day. With putting green installation by Capital Landscape, you can. Create a Putting Green […]
Koi are very resilient fish. That is why koi ponds are so popular. Koi (the Japanese word for “Carp”), are one of the most popular fish to have in your yard because they involve little maintenance, they live for years, and they are ideal for the Sacramento area climate. Of course, like any living creature, […]
Japanese landscape design ideas have long been popular in the Sacramento and Roseville areas. The Japanese – who themselves modeled their landscapes from other Asian countries, and combined them with Western influences – have created some very relaxing, romantic, and inspired landscape design ideas, and many homeowners like to incorporate those ideas into their California […]
Water features are one of the most pleasant components of a new landscape design. They’re naturally calming, they add life to the home, and in some cases they can be a great visual interruption to an otherwise boring landscape. But the size of your backyard affects the size of the water features you can add. […]
Many of the structures built on a landscape have a specific name. In some cases though the name of the structure can be difficult to remember because the structures are so similar to each other. That is the case with the following terms: Arbors Trellises Pergolas These are fairly similar structures that have unique differences […]