With COVID-19 lots of people are spending lots of time at home. Those with the good fortune to have beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy surely are appreciating them.
Before I dig in I want to preface that I’m not a …
Encinitas, CA, March 25, 2020 – Groundswell Landscaping of Encinitas has won a “Best Of Houzz” award for Customer Service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. Groundswell was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise …
Landscape scenes read better and have more impact if there is a focal point, a singular place where the eye goes to. Sometimes focal plants can make a statement with a big exclamation point as in the case of this pictured Nolina …
At Groundswell Landsacping we provide the complete range of services from initial design through construction to continuing landscape maintenance and development. Our collective experience in each project phase informs subsequent phases and future projects.
We are a plant savvy …
This winter’s El Niño rainfall hasn’t exactly lived up to expectations thus far and our recent warm temperatures are a reminder that the dry season is coming. Making the best use of our water resources is definitely on our mind whenever …
I’ve had several folks ask me how business has been affected by the “end of the drought” brought about by this past rainy season. While the landscapes we’ve developed benefitted greatly from true rainfall and new gardens are looking better …
We transformed this Carlsbad front yard from the traditional developer front lawn to a drought tolerant dynamic and inviting front yard living area. Creating an enclosed front patio allowed the owner to leave the front door open and have her …
Re-doing your front yard with drought tolerant landscaping yields more value than you might imagine. A well executed front yard landscape can have positive effects on your home value, your neighborhood, the broader environment, your social interactions and your quality …
Ceanothus are easy care, pest free native garden subjects. There are more than 40 species of Ceanothus native to California from varied habitats and ranging in size from ground covers to small trees. One of our favorites is a hybrid …
Right now is a great time to plant. We have been busy preparing soils for new plantings and following up with replacement plants in established landscapes. If you’re thinking about taking on a landscape project, now is a great time …
