No Water Landscaping Ideas, Custom Walls

June 21

No Water Landscaping Ideas with Custom Walls can be a great way to liven up your property without grass or other water intensive materials. A custom wall can add elegance and sophistication and create an atmosphere for your backyard that invites leisure and relaxation. [metaslider id=10311] This No Water Landscaping Idea consisted of installing approximately 1,400 square feet of Country Manor wall block in Poway, San Diego CA in the summer of 2013. We buy our materials from RCP Block and Brick located in Santee, San Diego CA. The color we used was a mixture of charcoal brown and brown stone. The first process was to excavate the soil where the wall foundation would be placed. We removed approximately 12″ of soil in order to install 6″ of compacted 3/4″ crushed gravel, and to bury one 6″ block. In places where the wall would be used as a retaining wall against a bank, there needs to be 12″ of compacted crushed gravel installed behind the wall to allow for proper drainage. We used a weed fabric to separate the gravel from the wall blocks as well as a Geogrid reinforcement to hold the walls in place. The hollow parts of the Country Manor wall block are filled with 3/4″ crushed gravel, and the wall units are held in place using fiberglass pins. Once the Country Manor wall is completed the final process is the install the wall seating caps. This is a fairly easy process for straight walls. Unfortunately for this project most of the walls were curved so the installation of the wall seating caps was a longer process. Each cap must be cut using a masonry saw too give the wall seating cap a smooth curve. Each wall seating cap is attached to the wall blocks using a masonry adhesive. If you want to add a hint of grass, you can also consider adding in artificial turf to the project, giving you the look of lush grass, but still keeping with a no water landscaping idea. For more No Water Landscaping Ideas or expert advice on an Outdoor Kitchen Design in San Diego county, contact Pacific Dreamscapes at 858-583-4105 or email estimates@pacficdreamscapes.com

Artificial Turf Landscaping Ideas

April 29

Artificial Turf Landscaping Ideas are great options to keep your lawn looking wonderful during drought and low water use seasons. The best part is that you don’t have to worry about as much lawn upkeep (if any) or water restrictions that may be imposed by government or HOAs. (more…)

Artificial Turf Ideas for San Diego Homes

January 26

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Artificial Turf Ideas

Home owners in San Diego County are increasingly looking to Artificial Turf Ideas for their lawns as drought and water cost considerations increase. Artificial turf lawns help homeowners to have great looking lawns with minimal maintenance – and minimal water costs. They are green, eco-friendly and considerate of the environment. In fact, artificial grass lawns are a growing part of the green movement in San Diego because we’ve realized how important it is to conserve our natural resources.

Ridgeway Artificial Turf Project

This artificial turf project was installed in La Mesa, San Diego, California, in the spring of 2015. For this project, we used a product called Riviera Pro manufactured by Tiger Turf and sold at the Synthetic Grass Warehouse located in Anaheim California. The first process in installing Artificial Turf is to remove the existing lawn. You then excavate the soil to a depth of approximately 6″. The next process is to install 4″ of compacted class II road base to the entire area which will become your lawn area. After the road base is compacted and level, install 1″ of decomposed granite or masonry sand. This allows for a more uniform and smooth surface in which to lay the artificial turf. The turf comes in widths of up to 15′ wide. A professional San Diego Landscaper will always install the artificial turf rolls with the grain facing the area to be viewed the most. The installation process consists of using 60D 6″ nails to attach the artificial turf to the sub base. If the area for your lawn is wider than 15′ stitching the rolls together is required. Once the artificial turf is installed use a #16 silica sand for the turf infill to support the grass fibers and add dimensional stability. A power broom and turf rake is used to get the grass fibers to stand up straight. Once this process is completed use a garden hose to clean off the surface and compact the silica sand infill. For more artificial turf ideas or an on-site consultation, contact Pacific Dreamscapes at 858-583-4105 or email estimates@pacficdreamscapes.com