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Santa Barbara Rose Garden Design and Installation Services

May 31, 2013 By

Santa Barbara Landscape Design & Build  Company Introduces New Rose Garden Design Services

Rose garden design and installationSanta Barbara, CA (PR.COM) May 28, 2013

Santa Barbara-based designers of eye-catching residential and commercial landscapes, Down to Earth Landscapes, Inc. have recently announced that they will be providing rose garden design and installation services for businesses and homeowners across the city of Santa Barbara. As one of the top landscape design and build firms in the Santa Barbara area, the company will enable clients to create spectacular rose gardens at their homes or businesses.

Gardeners know that climate, sun exposure and water play a crucial role in the growth of roses and successful rose gardens. Therefore, it can be challenging for many gardeners to achieve the results they desire.

It’s no wonder, then, that many property owners in Santa Barbara find maintaining a healthy rose garden a difficult task. That’s why Down to Earth Landscapes, Inc. is now offering clients the benefit of their 40-years’ experience through their new rose garden design and maintenance services.

The company’s rose garden design services comprise two separate areas – traditional rose garden design and cottage rose garden design. Traditional rose garden designs are ideal for those garden area owners who require a symmetrical look for their outdoor property. These symmetrical garden areas feature neatly manicured lawns that are laid out in rectangular or square shapes to present a uniform, classical approach to landscape architecture. Traditional rose gardens are also surrounded by paving stones or sod to section-off the garden from surrounding lawn areas, and create a unique ecosystem in which the roses can flourish over time.

The cottage rose garden designs are the antithesis of the traditional approach. These garden styles are only limited by the designer’s creativity and the need to ensure each bed of roses has the space to grow. Through this approach, property owners can combine flowers, logs, ground covers and stones to build a unique garden area that is truly their own.

Clients can create an elegant, highly personalized outdoor living space when they select Santa Barbara based Down to Earth Landscapes, Inc. as their landscape company for rose garden design and installation needs.

Please contact the company today at 805-765-2553 to ask us a question or book a consultation with one of their experienced team members. Alternatively, you can visit more of our website (www.downtoearthlandscapesinc.com) to learn more about the company and services.

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Santa Barbara Landscaper Offering General Contractors Landscaping Design and Build Services

March 12, 2013 By

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Santa Barbara, CA (PR.COM) March 11, 2013

Premier Santa Barbara landscaping specialists Down to Earth Landscapes, Inc. has announced that the company is  actively seeking to work directly with general contractors. They have fresh ideas for frontyard and backyard landscaping projects. The company has 41 years of experience as landscape contractors and understands the importance of timely communication, creativity and completing projects on-time and on budget.

Down to Earth Landscapes Inc has worked closely with many general contractors over the years and have many valued relationship in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. They eagerly seek to take on the role of a landscaping subcontractor on a custom home or major remodeling project and ensure that the contractors’ reputations are enhanced.

Because general contractors and development companies  are often  under  pressure to complete their work within budget and within a set time frame,  they require their subcontractors to  have experience in a number of unique landscaping and construction areas. This is why many Santa Barbara general contractors  value the diversified landscaping services of  Down to Earth Landscapes, Inc.

The company’s landscaping services for general contractors are designed to help the general contractors achieve streamlined projects that ensure that budgetary and timeline parameters are met and clients are very satisfied with the quality of workmanship.

What sets Down to Earth Landscapes, Inc. apart as a subcontractor is that the company offers  expertise beyond providing  backyard landscaping design and build ideas. For example, the company’s in-house team features trenching specialists, electrical sleeving and landscape lighting.

Contractors can trust the Down to Earth Landscapes, Inc. team to install high performance outdoor lighting systems that help to enhance the architectural strength of the project and create the perfect ambience in garden areas. For those with specific electrical work requirements, the company can provide qualified electrical  sleeving work that supports optimal  safety.

These  services highlight the fact that Down to Earth Landscapes, Inc. is a company that strives to continually exceed the expectations of their clients. And they’re always ready to help general contractors meet the high standards expected of a custom home client.

To learn more about Down to Earth Landscapes, Inc. and their full scope of services, please contact the company directly. Alternatively, please visit the company’s website at www.downtoearthlandscapesinc.com.

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Santa Barbara Landscaping Contractor Offering Free 42-Point Lawn & Garden Evaluation

February 27, 2013 By

Santa Barbara, CA (PR.COM) February 28, 2013

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42 Point Lawn and Garden Evaluation

A well-respected Santa Barbara landscaping contractor Down to Earth Landscapes Inc. has just announced that they’re now offering  a FREE Comprehensive 42-point Lawn & Garden Evaluation. This comprehensive evaluation is designed to ensure that Santa Barbara area residents and businesses will have a healthy and safe landscape environment. The evaluation  covers all areas of the outdoor property including irrigation systems, lighting, drainage, soil conditions and planted materials.

For home and business owners located in the Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, the maintenance of lawn and garden areas is often neglected and compromises the  health and beauty of the property. Weather changes that take place throughout the year  often require special seasonal care to protect lawns and plants against these changes. This type of protection is achieved when you have the support of a qualified landscaping professional who understand the best methods for lawn, garden and plant care.
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Santa Barbara Landscaping Permit Process

February 23, 2013 By

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Backyard Pergola with hardscape and softscape

Most Home Landscaping Projects Require a Permit

City ordinances, or codes, can often seem confusing. We are all so busy, and our hectic lives might tempt us to overlook them because many homeowners believe that government building and safety agencies are too busy to follow up on all the landscaping jobs currently in process and therefore can sneak under the radar.

At Down to Earth Landscapes, we urge you resist this temptation because not only is it illegal, but also because it can be dangerous and can negatively impact the future sale of your home.

The codes and ordinances are there for you protection. They protect consumers by creating a standard of safety for all contractors to follow. Many construction jobs are shut down or penalized by overlooking permit process requirement. That means delays and even more money in the long run.  You don’t want this to happen to you!
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Introducing New Landscape Design Services

February 21, 2013 By

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Down to Earth Landscapes Inc Introduces New Landscape Design Services in Santa Barbara

Local specialists for a broad range of landscape services, Down to Earth Landscapes Inc. has just announced that the company is now adding a new free lawn and garden evaluation to it’s landscape design services. By adding this new evaluation service  to their comprehensive suite of solutions, the Santa Barbara landscape company can ensure that each client is provided with a custom-based approach to landscaping that helps make their garden design dreams come true.

Property Walk-through

The  Santa Barbara company’s new service begins with a property walk-through by a certified professional. The organization’s landscaping professionals will visit the property in order to determine the scope of the project and assess how best to meet the homeowner’s unique landscaping requirements. During this time the company’s team will evaluate  the condition of the homeowner’s   lawn, garden and related systems. This includes drainage, sprinklers, soil quality, plant health and much more.  This initial evaluation is complimentary and acts as the precursor to a final a  recommendation  which is also complimentary. If the homeowner choose to request a landscape design, this is also complimentary if the homeowner chooses Down to Earth Landscapes to build and install the new design.
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Santa Barbara Landscaping Company Introduces New Specialty Services

February 1, 2013 By
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Secret garden with water feature

Santa Barbara, CA, January 19, 2013 — Leading Santa Barbara area landscaping company Down to Earth Landscapes Inc. has recently announced the addition of several new landscape services to their comprehensive scope of services. The organization is now presenting local area clientele with the opportunity to achieve unique garden designs and functionality through specialty landscaping solutions that are sure to enhance any home’s exterior.

Santa Barbara’s idyllic natural beauty makes the city the perfect place for homeowners to create the garden of their dreams. The area is home to many of California’s most attractive trees and flowers, mainly due to its climate, which is temperate all year round. Warmth radiates throughout the city, whether during the peak of summer or the middle of winter and many residents have found that the region is the ideal place in which they can create magical gardens for exceptionally memorable garden get-togethers.
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Santa Barbara Landscaping Company Offers Water-Wise Sprinkers and Irrigation Systems

January 11, 2013 By

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Down to Earth Landscapes Inc. Press Release

Santa Barbara, CA, December 13, 2012 –(PR.com)– Leading Santa Barbara landscaping specialists Down to Earth Landscapes Inc. has recently announced the addition of a new highly-demanded service to their list of landscape service solutions. The company will now be offering installation services for water-saving sprinklers and irrigation systems, which are designed to allow the modern homeowner to minimize their home water costs while still maintaining the look of the property.

In the last decade, the city of Santa Barbara has suffered many long-term droughts. As a result of these droughts, local legislators have placed restrictions on the amount of water that residents can use within their homes. This means that local area residents must now be proactive about securing cost-effective products that help to limit their water usage. This is where Down to Earth Landscapes Inc. can help.

The company now installs advanced water-efficient sprinkler systems. The company’s systems are engineered precisely to provide the right amount of water in order to help homeowners eliminate the water runoff that is a major cause excessive water usage on their property. The water conservation specialists at Down to Earth Landscapes Inc. are up to date on local water conservation regulations, so they are prepared to help homeowners conform to the latest rules set by authorities.

In addition to offering their new water-efficient irrigation systems to their clients in Santa Barbara, the landscaping company is also a valuable source of information on how to reduce water-usage over the long-term. Down to Earth Landscapes has created a list of guidelines to help clients achieve water-use efficiency. They recommend that clients use an automatic moisture sensor to determine when lawns need watering and the installation of a rain shut-off device to override the sprinkler system when it begins to rain.

To request an estimate and discover how cost-effective Down to Earth Landscapes Inc.’s services are, homeowners can visit the company’s website athttp://www.downtoearthlandscapesinc.com and book an appointment with one of their water-wise irrigation and sprinkler experts.

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Backyard Kitchens for Cooking Outdoors

November 20, 2012 By

Built-in  Kitchens for your Backyard

backyard kitchen in Santa BarbaraWe absolutely love it when our clients are interested in bringing their “indoor” lives outside. There are so many new and interesting options for creating a backyard kitchen and dining area which will enhance your outdoor living spaces.

Santa Barbara is great for outdoor entertaining because our weather is so mild in the winter that it makes it possible to  comfortably entertain family and friends for holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas  outside in your backyard.

During the last few weeks, we’ve been working on installing an example of one of these outdoor living spaces.. a fully functional outdoor kitchen. dining area  and fire pit. Our client had some of their own ideas and and we found the project a fun challenge so we thought we’d share it with you , our blog readers.

The steps we recommend:

Step 1: Select a reputable landscape architect. We recommend finding someone whose vision matches your own. For this project, we called on our friend Leland Walmsley of EverGREEN Landscape Architects located in Carpinteria, California.  We enjoy working with Leland because he is brilliant and gifted. He has an artist’s eye, just like we do! Furthermore, his focus—as his name suggests—is on the green landscape. We both prefer to use sustainable products that make your garden look beautiful while saving water and energy.  Check out his website at: http://www.evergreen-sb.com/.
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9 Easy Autumn Lawn and Garden Care Tips for Santa Barbara

October 18, 2012 By

Santa Barbara Autumn Landscaping Checklist

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Autumn Trees in Santa Barbara

Autumn is here.  What can you do to prepare your garden for the seasons ahead? Any experienced gardener or landscaper knows that each season offers challenges and opportunities.  In Santa Barbara, Fall is often the warmest time of the year. Some say it feels more like summer than actual summertime. This weather is unique because while the days are often extremely warm, they give way to nights that cool off these warm days.

October often boasts high-pressure systems, a weather pattern that is a key ingredient for these hot, dry days punctuated by warm Santa Ana winds. The short days and cool nights put less stress on the plant material, and this dry time of the year encourages perennials to go to sleep for the winter.
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Filed Under: Garden Maintenence, Landscaping Tips, Planting Tips, Residential Landscaping

Santa Barbara Landscaping for the California Bungalow

August 25, 2012 By

santa barbara landscaperResidential Landscaping Project for a Santa Barbara Bungalow

Many people are aware that Santa Barbara’s uptown area is famous for its beautiful Victorian homes. But did you know that Santa Barbara is also known for the Arts and Crafts era architectural style known as the California Bungalow? At Down To Earth Landscapes, Inc. we love to take on projects that challenge us to restore a residence to its former brilliance, and we recently had the privilege of doing this with a California Bungalow home. Here are some thoughts from the Bungalow.
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