Japanese Maples

Japanese Maples

The Japanese Maple has long been thought of as the prize of any garden.  With the amazing varieties of these splendid trees it always amazes me that people tend to stick to the two basic ones, the ‘Bloodgood’ or the ‘Lace Leaf’.  BORING!!!  ...
Summer 2020

Summer 2020

Are you looking forward to summer?  If, due to current world events we might all be spending more time at home, have you considered taking this opportunity to spruce up your garden to be able to take advantage of the beautiful Tahoe summer weather? Whether you’d like...
Spring 2016 is on the way

Spring 2016 is on the way

Hello Friends, Family and Fans, Finally, spring is springing here is the Sierras! After a pretty good snow pack year, we are, after several years, on track to have a normal spring water shed and runoff. Still the lesson to learn is that water is a precious commodity...
One Year On

One Year On

Just went round to revisit a garden we did in the Golden Bear neighborhood, and we’re really happy with how it’s settling in and maturing. The secluded patio area is hidden from the street by trees and plantings. The natural stone is softened by different...