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Creating Santa Barbara Gardens with Landscapes by Davids

Landscapes by Davids has been making gardens in Santa Barbara's Mediterranean climate for 30 years. We are delighted to share some of our thoughts and experiences in the garden making process. Please enjoy these entries from Landscapes by Davids' garden journal. If you are inspired, let us know or contact us to help you create your own wonderful Santa Barbara Garden!

Deluge to Delight

Recent mudslides swept over large areas of Santa Barbara. Many of our cherished gardens were dramatically impacted or lost by these events. Cleaning up a...

Peel Back Pavement

Transform your asphalt driveway into a romantic entry garden. Peeling back pavement delivers immediate rewards and gets the car out of the garden. Remove s...

Lay it Out

Once inspiration delivers the idea, one of the first steps to installing a garden after a little clean-up is to lay it out on the soil. Chalk, strings, stak...

Fill it In

Once the garden lay out is confirmed, the next step is to fill it in. The layout guides garden construction. Grading the soil for the pathways and center f...

Center of Attention

A focal point gets a lot of attention and using a strong element will ensure it is worth the look. Focal points can be used throughout the garden. Whether ...

A Fruitful Choice

Citrus are seductive! The fragrance, the fruit and the lush green foliage are a great addition to the patio or garden. Citrus love good drainage, weekly wa...

Big Tree Shopping

Some gardens require large specimen trees to make an impact. When large trees are needed there is only one thing to do. Go tree shopping! A recent project...

So Many Plants

- So little time! Plants are amazing. They come in various shapes, colors, textures, and sizes. Plant appreciation is the foundation of great garden desig...

What's the Plan

A great first step to successfully coordinating your dreams and ideas into a beautiful Mediterranean Garden is to create a colorful master landscape plan. A...