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When to say "NO" to No-Mow
When I first began landscaping in Sonoma County, I noticed one very public project that spec'ed out no-mow grass. It was the Graton Rancheria Casino. Nobody else was doing it. Now, I see it everywhere. I'm installing at least two or three per season. What gives? No-Mow grass is a variety of Zoysia grass. It grows tall and delicate then lumps and mounds over itself. I'm really fond of the look, and that love is shared by my favorite Landscape Architect and good friend in the i
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Apr 84 min read


Do This, Not That - Adding Real Estate Value With Landscaping
Real estate value - a term to describe the monetary value assigned to your beloved home. For most our clients, their home, and associated yard & landscape, is an extension of their personality, or a social signifier of a lifestyle they wish to portray for others. Much of what we do is based in vanity. But a special few of our clients are not preoccupied with this. It's all about treating your home or property as an investment. We respect this decision! Whether you're an aspir
winglewichsam
Jan 117 min read


The Best Irrigation Controllers For Sonoma County, CA
Everyone loves a garden, but nobody (unless you're a super-garden fanatic) likes spending all morning watering their plants. Manually...
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Oct 5, 202410 min read


Good designs, GREAT designs, and why Landscape Designs matter!
As a landscaper, I love it when clients have a design! When a client comes to me with a design, I know my team will be able to fulfill...
winglewichsam
Sep 1, 20245 min read


Is Weed Cloth EVIL?
Weed cloth is perhaps THE most polarizing landscape material amongst the gardeners I know. Opinions on weed cloth usually range from...
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Mar 7, 20246 min read


Wall Street & Winglewich - A Breakup Story
It's not me. It IS you. Sorry national and multinational corporations, WE ARE DONE! Effective 2024, Winglewich Landscape Contracting said...
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Mar 7, 20245 min read


Maybe You Shouldn't Hire A Landscaping Contractor
A landscaping contractor, by the California State License Board's definition, ...maintains, repairs, installs, or subcontracts the...
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Jan 3, 20248 min read


Winglewich's Top 5 Interlocking Pavers for Sonoma County, CA!
Pavers are great. They are simple, albeit time consuming, to install. Unlike concrete, they rarely require permitting. You can build any...
winglewichsam
Aug 20, 20235 min read


Winglewich's Top 5 Reasons Your New Plant Died
The death of a leafed one can be frustrating to cope with. It's got water, soil, and sun - why didn't it flourish? If dandelions can grow...
winglewichsam
Aug 6, 20236 min read


Do This, Not That - Big Tree Planting in Sonoma County, CA
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today. But what if you want that 20 year old tree today? Thanks...
winglewichsam
Jun 21, 20237 min read


3 Bombproof Retaining Walls For Sonoma County, CA
Retaining walls look easy, right? It's just a little digging, a few blocks, and it's go-time, right? WRONG! We could go on and on about...
winglewichsam
Feb 26, 20236 min read


Do This, Not That - Yard Drainage in Sonoma County, CA
"I just installed a drain and it doesn't work. Can you fix this?" That's a common call for me. Sadly, this botched job has often...
winglewichsam
Jan 23, 20236 min read


The Best Month To Call Sonoma County Landscapers
It's January. I'll save my breaths. Why January? It's raining, wet, nothing is blooming yet, and plant availability is low? January is...
winglewichsam
Dec 1, 20223 min read


Crack-Crete: The Big Lie
"Let's do concrete - it's cheaper and stronger!" I hear this constantly. Concrete is, in the general public's eye, a sturdy product. If...
winglewichsam
Sep 4, 20226 min read


Winglewich's Top 10 Plants For Beach Houses!
Ask a non-Californian a place they associate California with. They'll probably name-drop Los Angeles, or The Golden Gate, or CA Route One. Notice a theme? They're all near the beach. Beaches are as californian as surfing or In-N-Out burgers. Heck, The Beach Boys and surf-rock dominated the 60s, most songs referencing or gleaning inspiration from the beaches of California. .And if you're trying to turn that beach-bum bungalow into a picturesque hideaway that would make even th
winglewichsam
Sep 3, 20228 min read


Is Artificial Turf EVIL?
Everyone has seen a cell tower. It towers in the air, a monument to communication by any means necessary, aesthetics be damned. Sometimes...
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Aug 22, 20228 min read
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