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  • Humanely Deterring Gophers in San Diego

    Originally written by by Steve Letz | Jul. 22, 2014 Gopher issues are a huge problem for San Diego landscapes. Eradication seems to be a constant issue as so many settings have become overrun with these tenacious critters. From poisons to traps to setting their homes ablaze, we’ve heard it all and encourage you to…

  • Repelling Dogs in San Diego Landscapes

    Originally written by by Steve Letz | Apr. 13, 2016 I love dogs as much as most people do. And, I have many clients who want some creative landscape solutions for repelling dogs in San Diego landscapes who have neighbor’s pets wreaking havoc on their newly installed plantings or their freshly manicured lawns. Of course, all dogs are…

  • Sustainable Landscape Design in San Diego

    Originally written by Steve Letz | Jan. 8, 2014 It’s a good thing to have dreams of a sustainable landscape design. As a Landscape Designer, one of my dreams is to create the perfectly sustainable outdoor spaces for a client, or maybe for myself one day. The overall theme of any sustainable garden is to…

  • How To Choose Between an Outdoor Fireplace or Fire Pit

    Originally written by Steve Letz | Jan. 2, 2014 All too often I have clients tell me they can’t decide which option is best for them. So I have to interject with some specific questions. Budget How much do you want to spend? A custom built fireplace can easily add $10K to your budget. A…