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Protect Your Landscape from Droughts, Save Money
Indoor Rebates Toilets and washing machines account for nearly half of the average home’s indoor water usage. Replace older models with high-efficiency ones to conserve water, reduce your water bills, and qualify for these incentives: Rebates for High-Efficiency Washing Machines HE washers use less than half of the water that standard machines consume. They also…
Read MoreBest Patio Designs for San Diego Backyards
Fire Features From open fire pits for roasting marshmallows to outdoor fireplaces for added warmth on chilly evenings, nothing says elegance and sophistication like a fire feature. The warm, flickering glow becomes the visual centerpiece and natural gathering place when you have friends over for a party. Best of all, natural gas fire features are…
Read MoreHow Does Xeriscaping Save Water?
What Is Xeriscaping? Picture the natural landscape here in San Diego. Rocks, palms, succulents, cacti, and ground cover may come to mind. This is essentially what xeriscaping is—designing a landscape that mimics what naturally grows in the area to minimize the need for irrigation. People living in dry regions across the western U.S. have embraced…
Read MoreWhat Is Full-Service Lawn Care?
What Does Full-Service Lawn Care Entail? Whether you have a traditional grassy lawn or there’s not a blade of grass in sight, full-service lawn care may be right for you. Plan to schedule services monthly, quarterly, or annually depending on your specific needs. Here are the types of services we offer our San Diego customers:…
Read MoreFront Yard Hardscape Ideas
Walkways If the entrance to your home isn’t clearly defined, help visitors find their way by building a path from the street or driveway to the front door. This creates a welcoming appearance and improves curb appeal. Steps San Diego’s subdivisions are cut out of hillsides. As a result, your front yard may be fairly…
Read MoreBackyard Water Features
Is it time for an upgrade on your San Diego-area home? Put your landscape design project in the hands of the eco-friendliest team in the area with Eco Minded Solutions. Contact us online to schedule your property consultation. Details to Consider for Your Landscape Project Our designers take a number of factors into account when creating a…
Read MoreHardscape Ideas for Sloped Landscapes in San Diego
Retaining Walls To create a flat spot to put a garden or patio, you almost always need a retaining wall. This holds back the soil, controls erosion, and breaks up the slope. Retaining walls can be made of many different materials, from natural looking boulders to cleanly cut paving bricks to weathering steel plates that…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Kitchen Renovation Take?
Planning Phase: At Your Own Pace This is when you gather inspiration for your kitchen remodel from design magazines, websites, Pinterest, and more. It can take days, weeks, or even years, depending on how serious you are about the project and its overall scope. Finding a Designer & Contractor: At Your Own Pace Research kitchen…
Read MoreTypes of Hardscape Materials for San Diego Landscapes
Hardscape Design “Hardscape” refers to the immovable, non-living areas of a landscape, such as: Patios Gazebos Walkways Pergolas Sheds Retaining walls Pavers Fire pits Water features We have developed relationships with local suppliers who provide only the finest quality materials for our designs. Popular Hardscape Materials Our creative landscape designs can feature a wide range…
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of the Design+Build Approach?
Shared Accountability The traditional design/bid/build approach requires you to work with two different companies on your project. If they don’t see eye to eye, you could end up stuck in the middle. Conflicting interests could delay progress and increase costs. Things look much different with a design+build approach. Since architects and construction personnel represent the…
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