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Eco-Friendly Yard Decorating Ideas for the Holidays
Sustainable Christmas Tree Alternatives Rosemary Christmas Tree Instead of decorating with your typical wreaths and garlands, why not use drought-tolerant plants and herbs? Learn more in our local San Diego Planting Guide You can replace your Christmas tree with a Rosemary tree or a potted plant to save room and water, then re-purpose it for…
Read MoreEco Minded Solutions Voted Best “for the Home” in San Diego
Great news! Once again, Eco Minded Solutions is honored to be mentioned amongst “San Diego’s Best” in U-T 2014 Readers Poll. We’re thrilled to announce that Eco Minded Solutions has been voted a finalist in the San Diego Union-Tribune’s “San Diego’s Best” 2014 Readers Poll in the Landscaping, Kitchen & Bath Remodeler, Local Construction Company,…
Read MoreEco Minded Solutions to be featured at San Diego Fall Home Show
As a local organization with a track record of eco-friendly satisfied San Diegans we are proud to again be a part of the Fall Home Show. If you’re attending, please say hello and visit our staff. You can also follow all the action with the hashtag #homeshowSD What to Expect at the Show The event…
Read MoreSmart Landscaping Choices During a Drought
While a few years ago many homeowners wanted to see the greenest yards possible, that trend has changed. “What we are seeing now is clients who want the same beautiful yard, but one that doesn’t need a ton of watering. We have developed specific strategies to work with homeowners to create lovely landscaping that is…
Read MoreEco Minded Solutions Honored as a “Garden Master”
Eco Minded Solutions Team and Display at 2014 Garden Masters For Eco Minded Solutions, getting out into the community to share their knowledge is just the way they do business. They will be on hand to share their innovative design perspective this weekend at the 29th annual San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show. This year, the…
Read MoreEco Minded Solutions Wins “Best of Houzz”
The “Best of Houzz” awards given each year are based on the recommendations of the site’s visitors, who have pored over the more than 124 million images that have been uploaded by both professionals and homeowners, showing off their landscaping and home transformations. [1] The finest projects are selected to win a “Best of Houzz”…
Read MoreHome Remodeling Tips
If 2014 is the year to embark on a home remodeling project, then getting all of the information together about what you want and need to achieve your dream home before starting the project will make the process that much easier. According to a study done by the Internet giant Houzz, “Significantly more U.S. homeowners…
Read MoreJoin Us at the 2014 San Diego Home Show
From celebrities like HGTV’s Nicole Curtis to local Chef Stacey Poon-Kinney of San Diego’s Trails Neighborhood Eatery and the Food Network, this year’s show is guaranteed to provide a great time for all! Interested in green home technology? Check out the Solar Green Energy Expo explaining how this versatile technology offers energy savings. Looking for…
Read MoreXeriscaping: Conserve Water While Maintaining a Lush Landscape
The question is, what can homeowners do to soften the blow to their budgets while at the same time adding beauty to their properties and increasing the value of their homes? “Xeriscaping in San Diego doesn’t have to mean a ‘desert’ look,” said Bethany McDonnell, senior landscape designer at Eco Minded Solutions. “One of the…
Read More10 Best Landscaping Plants for the San Diego Climate
In this planting guide for San Diego, learn about our frequently recommended plants for use in tropical and desert climates. Contact us online today to schedule a consultation for a gorgeous custom landscape design in the San Diego area! Which landscaping plants are best for San Diego climates? This San Diego climate, while…
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