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Fall Colors

Fall colors are a yearly gift from Mother Nature, marking the change of seasons and reminding us of the beauty of natural cycles. At Terra, we gear up every Autumn for the massive task of collecting and disposing of all those fallen leaves. We’ve been looking at ways to make use of that overabundance without sending it to the greenwaste facility. It’s not really waste but rather a potential way to give the soil a nutritional boost and make our landscapes even healthier and more self-sustaining. To feed the soil (and all…
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Fall Colors

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Fall colors are a yearly gift from Mother Nature, marking the change of seasons and reminding us of the beauty of natural cycles. At Terra, we gear up every Autumn for the massive task of collecting and disposing of all those fallen leaves. We’ve been looking at ways to make use of that overabundance without sending it to the greenwaste facility. It’s not really waste but rather a potential way to give the soil a nutritional boost and make our landscapes even healthier and more self-sustaining. To feed the soil (and all…
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Fall Colors

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Fall colors are a yearly gift from Mother Nature, marking the change of seasons and reminding us of the beauty of natural cycles. At Terra, we gear up every Autumn for the massive task of collecting and disposing of all those fallen leaves. We’ve been looking at ways to make use of that overabundance without sending it to the greenwaste facility. It’s not really waste but rather a potential way to give the soil a nutritional boost and make our landscapes even healthier and more self-sustaining. To feed the soil (and all…
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Making Sidewalks Safer

Our Construction Department typically constructs new landscapes by assessing site conditions, choosing and arranging appropriate plants, and planting them correctly. But we also specialize in more traditional construction projects. One of the most common problems we are asked to solve is uneven concrete sidewalks that have been cracked or lifted by tree roots, creating dangerous trip hazards. One option is to demolish and re-pour the entire section of sidewalk, sometimes also cutting out a section of the tree’s roots. Another…
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Making Sidewalks Safer

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Our Construction Department typically constructs new landscapes by assessing site conditions, choosing and arranging appropriate plants, and planting them correctly. But we also specialize in more traditional construction projects. One of the most common problems we are asked to solve is uneven concrete sidewalks that have been cracked or lifted by tree roots, creating dangerous trip hazards. One option is to demolish and re-pour the entire section of sidewalk, sometimes also cutting out a section of the tree’s roots. Another…
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Making Sidewalks Safer

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Our Construction Department typically constructs new landscapes by assessing site conditions, choosing and arranging appropriate plants, and planting them correctly. But we also specialize in more traditional construction projects. One of the most common problems we are asked to solve is uneven concrete sidewalks that have been cracked or lifted by tree roots, creating dangerous trip hazards. One option is to demolish and re-pour the entire section of sidewalk, sometimes also cutting out a section of the tree’s roots. Another…
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California Lilacs

Not too many landscape plants are flowering this time of year. Camellias are still going strong, and California Poppies are just starting to show up in bright orange. Perhaps our favorite winter / early-spring bloomer is California Lilac (Ceanothus), with profuse flowers in colors from white to deepest electric blue. These native shrubs attract native bumblebees – one of the few nectar sources for them – and the flowers have a nice perfume. Perfectly adapted to summer drought, these evergreen shrubs are a great choice for…
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California Lilacs

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Not too many landscape plants are flowering this time of year. Camellias are still going strong, and California Poppies are just starting to show up in bright orange. Perhaps our favorite winter / early-spring bloomer is California Lilac (Ceanothus), with profuse flowers in colors from white to deepest electric blue. These native shrubs attract native bumblebees – one of the few nectar sources for them – and the flowers have a nice perfume. Perfectly adapted to summer drought, these evergreen shrubs are a great choice for…
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California Lilacs

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Not too many landscape plants are flowering this time of year. Camellias are still going strong, and California Poppies are just starting to show up in bright orange. Perhaps our favorite winter / early-spring bloomer is California Lilac (Ceanothus), with profuse flowers in colors from white to deepest electric blue. These native shrubs attract native bumblebees – one of the few nectar sources for them – and the flowers have a nice perfume. Perfectly adapted to summer drought, these evergreen shrubs are a great choice for…
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For Healthy Plants, Mulch Soon and Often

Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WeedsA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FeedsOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
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For Healthy Plants, Mulch Soon and Often

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WeedsA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FeedsOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
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For Healthy Plants, Mulch Soon and Often

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WeedsA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FeedsOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
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Healthy Plants, Mulch Soon and Often

Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WEEDSA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FEEDSOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
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Healthy Plants, Mulch Soon and Often

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WEEDSA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FEEDSOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
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Healthy Plants, Mulch Soon and Often

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WEEDSA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FEEDSOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
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Transform Your Playground

Renovating playground surfaces isn’t just about improving aestheticsit’s about ensuring safety, durability, and long-term usability. At Terra Landscape, we’ve perfected a three-step process to deliver outstanding results for wood chip playground areas. Here’s how we make it happen: Step 1: Demolition and PreparationEvery successful project starts with a clean slate. Our team begins by thoroughly cleaning the site, removing all trash and debris to create a safe and efficient workspace. To minimize costs and environmental impact, we…
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Transform Your Playground

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Renovating playground surfaces isn’t just about improving aestheticsit’s about ensuring safety, durability, and long-term usability. At Terra Landscape, we’ve perfected a three-step process to deliver outstanding results for wood chip playground areas. Here’s how we make it happen: Step 1: Demolition and PreparationEvery successful project starts with a clean slate. Our team begins by thoroughly cleaning the site, removing all trash and debris to create a safe and efficient workspace. To minimize costs and environmental impact, we…
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Transform Your Playground

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Renovating playground surfaces isn’t just about improving aestheticsit’s about ensuring safety, durability, and long-term usability. At Terra Landscape, we’ve perfected a three-step process to deliver outstanding results for wood chip playground areas. Here’s how we make it happen: Step 1: Demolition and PreparationEvery successful project starts with a clean slate. Our team begins by thoroughly cleaning the site, removing all trash and debris to create a safe and efficient workspace. To minimize costs and environmental impact, we…
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So Many Salvias

Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) pushes out purple wands most of the year. It attracts pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. Plants are adapted to summer drought, untouched by deer, easy to maintain, and popular everywhere in the Bay Area. But among the 1,000 or so species of sage, many others thrive here and have most of the same strong points. 
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So Many Salvias

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) pushes out purple wands most of the year. It attracts pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. Plants are adapted to summer drought, untouched by deer, easy to maintain, and popular everywhere in the Bay Area. But among the 1,000 or so species of sage, many others thrive here and have most of the same strong points. 
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So Many Salvias

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) pushes out purple wands most of the year. It attracts pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. Plants are adapted to summer drought, untouched by deer, easy to maintain, and popular everywhere in the Bay Area. But among the 1,000 or so species of sage, many others thrive here and have most of the same strong points. 
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Lantana Camara

Some Like It Hot

Extreme heat is becoming more common in the West, and you might think all plants would suffer equally. But some thrive with strong sun and high temperatures. We say It’s hot! and they say Bring it on!  Crepe Myrtle varieties with tribal names like Arapaho and Zuni are disease resistant and look good year round. The hotter, the better. Oleander loves the heat. Dwarf varieties like Little Red’ and Petite Salmon’ grow to just 4-5 ft tall and wide, so they never need pruning if planted in the right spot. Grevillea species are native …
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Lantana Camara

Some Like It Hot

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Extreme heat is becoming more common in the West, and you might think all plants would suffer equally. But some thrive with strong sun and high temperatures. We say It’s hot! and they say Bring it on!  Crepe Myrtle varieties with tribal names like Arapaho and Zuni are disease resistant and look good year round. The hotter, the better. Oleander loves the heat. Dwarf varieties like Little Red’ and Petite Salmon’ grow to just 4-5 ft tall and wide, so they never need pruning if planted in the right spot. Grevillea species are native …
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Lantana Camara

Some Like It Hot

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Extreme heat is becoming more common in the West, and you might think all plants would suffer equally. But some thrive with strong sun and high temperatures. We say It’s hot! and they say Bring it on!  Crepe Myrtle varieties with tribal names like Arapaho and Zuni are disease resistant and look good year round. The hotter, the better. Oleander loves the heat. Dwarf varieties like Little Red’ and Petite Salmon’ grow to just 4-5 ft tall and wide, so they never need pruning if planted in the right spot. Grevillea species are native …
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California Poppies

In case you nearly missed it, we’re just reaching the end of California Poppy season! This is Eschscholzia californica, California’s state flower and a familiar roadside weed. Plants reach only 1-2 feet tall, and they grow well without water or fertilizer in the Bay Area. Orange is the most common color, but you can find them in many shades, including red, pink, pale yellow, and even white. You sometimes hear that it is illegal to cut our state flower, but that’s not exactly true. State law says you need permission to remove / sell…
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California Poppies

  • Tree Sculpture Group
In case you nearly missed it, we’re just reaching the end of California Poppy season! This is Eschscholzia californica, California’s state flower and a familiar roadside weed. Plants reach only 1-2 feet tall, and they grow well without water or fertilizer in the Bay Area. Orange is the most common color, but you can find them in many shades, including red, pink, pale yellow, and even white. You sometimes hear that it is illegal to cut our state flower, but that’s not exactly true. State law says you need permission to remove / sell…
Read More

California Poppies

  • Tree Sculpture Group
In case you nearly missed it, we’re just reaching the end of California Poppy season! This is Eschscholzia californica, California’s state flower and a familiar roadside weed. Plants reach only 1-2 feet tall, and they grow well without water or fertilizer in the Bay Area. Orange is the most common color, but you can find them in many shades, including red, pink, pale yellow, and even white. You sometimes hear that it is illegal to cut our state flower, but that’s not exactly true. State law says you need permission to remove / sell…
Read More

Boulder Makeover

Our client asked us to come up with a solution for this sad slope between a fence and a sidewalk. Over time, soil can wash away or become too compacted to accept irrigation. Then you’re left with a steep slope with poor soil and just a few plants hanging on. One solution would be to take out everything and start over with concrete retaining walls, a new irrigation system, and lots of new plants, but that can add up to an expensive project for such an out-of-the-way area. We took a more economical approach, performing a tune-up…
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Boulder Makeover

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Our client asked us to come up with a solution for this sad slope between a fence and a sidewalk. Over time, soil can wash away or become too compacted to accept irrigation. Then you’re left with a steep slope with poor soil and just a few plants hanging on. One solution would be to take out everything and start over with concrete retaining walls, a new irrigation system, and lots of new plants, but that can add up to an expensive project for such an out-of-the-way area. We took a more economical approach, performing a tune-up…
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Boulder Makeover

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Our client asked us to come up with a solution for this sad slope between a fence and a sidewalk. Over time, soil can wash away or become too compacted to accept irrigation. Then you’re left with a steep slope with poor soil and just a few plants hanging on. One solution would be to take out everything and start over with concrete retaining walls, a new irrigation system, and lots of new plants, but that can add up to an expensive project for such an out-of-the-way area. We took a more economical approach, performing a tune-up…
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