Category Archives: DIY

Create a Backyard Focal Point

My back yard looks ok. How many times have you told yourself that? Is ok really good enough? You can transform your backyard landscaping without breaking the bank or your back. Check out some of these fun ideas. With just a few hours of work and a little bit of sweat (better than having to […]

Green Water!

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Why is the water green? You have performed the spring clean-up of your pond, cleaned the filters and a few weeks later the pond is green and filled with algae. There are several things that cause the over abundance of small algae and plankton that will cause your pond to become green! Whenever there is […]

5 Lawn Mowing Tips!!

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How do your neighbors keep their lawns looking so great? Follow these tips for mowing and lawn care that will make your Sacramento landscape the envy of ALL of your neighbors!!! Keep lawn height 3.5-4″ ~ This will keep weed seeds from germinating and will shade the ground so your lawn will use less water. Use […]

Enjoy your Yard at Night

When you look out your windows into your back yard at night what do you see?? Is it something like this? Would you like it to look more like this? The path to success is easy…. With the vast array of lighting choices available now the possibilities are virtually endless. From low cost plastic fixtures […]