by Erik Friedman | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
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...
by Erik Friedman | Aug 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hola Everybody, Hot, humid and smoky in the Sierras. Climate change is here, and whether we agree on the cause or disagree, I can no longer trust the USDA zone classification. Plants that should thrive here, are struggling, and plants I wouldn’t usually recommend are...
by Erik Friedman | Mar 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by Erik Friedman | Aug 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Erik Friedman | May 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Following 10 years of successful landscape design in the Lake Tahoe Basin, Garden Art are excited to announce that we are expanding our operations into the foothills region covering Folsom, Eldorado Hills, Sacramento and the surrounding areas. Bringing our expertise...
by Erik Friedman | Jan 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
The snowpack is low in the Tahoe Basin and the Sierras, and so if possible it’s a good idea to hydrate your plants. Evergreens especially (Holly’s or Pine trees for example) lose moisture through their needles and leaves, without any way of replacing it....
