Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance Tips

Explore the Gardenworks Inc. blogs for expert landscaping tips, sustainable practices, and inspiring stories from Sonoma County. Perfect for homeowners seeking to enhance their outdoor spaces.

CHILLIN'

Cold weather can affect plants that are not adapted to thrive in our Sonoma County climate. Many plants we find commonly available such...

How to Select a Good Landscape Contractor

An exquisitely landscaped yard adds value to your home and can create a Zen-like atmosphere perfect for unwinding from stressful days....

How to Locate Quality Landscaping Services in Sonoma County

Finding the best landscaping services in Sonoma County requires interviews with professional local companies. You should have some idea...

Gardenworks – A Leading Residential Landscape Company in Healdsburg

Healdsburg is a charming city of 11,500 people in Northern California about 70 miles north of San Francisco. This Sonoma County town is...

Finding the Right Landscape Designers in Sonoma County

A garden can be a sanctuary. It’s a place where, if many natural features are brought together by an organic and harmonious landscape...

Irrigation System Start Up Check List

Getting your irrigation system inspected and tuned up for the approaching growing season prolongs its life and also improves efficiency...

Poinsettia

Few plants, if any, invoke the Christmas season more than the Poinsettia. They appear in stores around Thanksgiving and remain stocked...

7 Ways to Greet El Nino!

The rain has begun trickling in, which means it's time to get prepared for what we hope (and is hyped) to be a heavy rainy season. Have...

Landscape Maintenance vs Management: What’s the Difference?

If you are landscaping from scratch or planning to give an existing landscape a makeover, you would have heard these two terms: landscape...

Why Add Organic Mulch to my Landscape?

Experts tell us that a great way to retain moisture from both rainfall and irrigation is to add a 2-3" layer of organic mulch. New...

Planting for “POP”

Few plants rate as high for instant "pop" or curb appeal than Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea' or Golden Japanese Barberry. This deciduous...

Its Fall and its Planting Time!

Fall has long been touted as the best time to plant especially if you plan to use native plants. This is especially notable during the...

Winter Gardening Tips

As December and the year draws to a close, and with the latest freeze behind us, we have compiled some key gardening tips for you to...

Freeze Watch Gardening Tips

Sonoma County is expecting sub-freezing temperatures at night through at least Friday (12/13/13). Please review our tips for preserving...

Good Bug, Bad Bug

Do you know the difference between a beneficial insect and a malevolent one? With the current concerns about pesticide safety and low...