Each year, in alignment with our core value of Stewardship, Verdance donates at least 10% of our profits to environmentally-focused organizations. For 2025 we are pleased to be able to support three new groups whose work complements our own.
Read MoreThe third of a 4-part series on the maintenance and foresight needed to keep a new landscape beautiful and healthy for decades.
Read MoreThe third of a 4-part series on the maintenance and foresight needed to keep a new landscape beautiful and healthy for decades.
Read MoreThe second of a 4-part series on the maintenance and foresight needed to keep a new landscape beautiful and healthy for decades.
Read MoreThe first of a 4-part series on the maintenance and foresight needed to keep a new landscape beautiful and healthy for decades.
Read MoreInsects provoke a range of reactions from us, from admiration to fear and disgust. Why do bugs… bug us? And what are they good for, anyhow?
Read MoreHow a good landscape architect designs your outdoor spaces to be your outdoor spaces.
Read MoreA massive reservoir has been discovered along California’s western border. But some say harnessing the water for potable purposes is a fool’s errand.
Read MoreWithout a well-designed lighting system, you can only enjoy your landscape half of the time. Follow a few simple pointers to achieve beautiful, effective, efficient landscape lighting that elevates your outdoor rooms.
Read MoreA bespoke new landscape is a luxury, for sure. And a new landscape designed thoughtfully and installed carefully will always be expensive. But for the return our clients get from that investment, there may be no better value.
Read MoreThe most extraordinary planting design is worthless if those plants aren’t irrigated properly throughout their lives.
Read MoreEach year, in alignment with our core value of Stewardship, Verdance donates at least 10% of our profits to environmentally-focused organizations. For 2023 we are pleased to be able to support this group whose work complements our own.
Read MoreA plant can only reach its potential in the landscape if its cultural needs are met. In creating a planting design we consider the site’s sunlight, water, soil, and other environmental factors before selecting plants.
Read MoreGardens have so much more to offer us than just flowers. Knowing the growth habits, shapes, and foliage characteristics of plants is key to designing a stunning landscape that doesn’t require flowers to have an impact.
Read MoreEveryone loves flowers, but flowers come and go. In designing the perfect perennial garden, we consider the types of plants we want well before we get to the blooms.
Read MoreWhat is a landscape? What is the landscape designer’s role?
Read MoreUnity is an important design principle that plays a critical role in creating a cohesive, harmonious, and enjoyable landscape.
Read MoreAs with custom architectural design, successful landscape planning requires expertise and time, and WELO submittals are no exception.
Read MoreSubmittal requirements vary from town to town, but all local WELO ordinances are based on the state MWELO and require similar plans and calculations.
Read MoreArchitects in California have probably come across the terms “WELO” or "MWELO" in your city’s submittal requirements. Understanding WELO early in the planning process can prevent costly last-minute expenses and frustrating delays.
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