Residential Landscaping North

When I bought my first house in Livermore, California, the backyard was a blank slate of dry dirt and a single struggling oak. I knew I wanted something that looked good year-round, required less water than the thirsty lawn I'd grown up with, and could handle the reality of Bay Area living: hot summers, chilly evenings, and the occasional party. That project taught me more about residential landscaping than any book ever could. It also showed me how much the industry has cha