The Pretty Petal

After pics of a much needed layered privacy hedge...swipe right for the before, sooo much work to get that privacy * 24box Podocarpus gracilior with gorgeous Rhodondron Little John for an extra layer of color in front...I’m not a huge Azalea fan but this species is BEAUTIFUL * *... #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscape #design #designer #certifiedlandscapedesigner #certified #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #podocarpus #fernpine #rhododendron #azalea #privacy #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty #vista See more

Happy Earth Day! Make a positive impact for our future * * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign ... #landscapedesigner #landscapedesign #earthday #takecareofourplanet #climatechangeisreal #environmentallyconscious See more

Not everyone in Southern California loves the sun * Some of my go to’s for shade loving areas of the landscape are: Cordyline Design-A-Line Burgundy Bird Nest Fern... Philodendron Silver Ribbon Fern Japanese Laurel Japanese Sedge Mondo Grass * * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscape #design #designer #certifiedlandscapedesigner #localdesigner #localbusiness #womanownedbusiness #womanowned #instagramforbusiness #shadegarden #shadegardening #landscapetips #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty #ganternursery #shoplocal See more

Note to self: Don’t wait to plant your Armeria Sea Thrift if you share your outdoor space with Carl the tortoise * He always gets to it first * *... #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscape #landscapedesigner #design #designer #certifiedlandscapedesigner #gardendesign #gardendesigner #garden #localdesigner #localbusiness #instagramforbusiness #carlthetortoise #sulcatatortoise #myweirdpet #carlsbad See more

Time to get your mulch on! * Many benefits of this overshadowed landscape element include: moisture retention provides nutrients to native soil... keeps weeds at bay encourages Earth Worms to move in which acts as fertilizer via their castings * * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscape #certifiedlandscapedesigner #certified #design #designer #outdoordesign #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #landscapemaintenance #landscapetips #mulch #springgardening #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty #carlsbad See more

Thank you @briggsnurserytreeco for letting my son and his partner interview you for a school story. Much to talk about regarding the booming business landscape industries are experiencing during this Pandemic. * * * #theprettypetal ... #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscape #design #designer #certifiedlandscapedesigner #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #womanowned #instagramforbusiness #landscapeindustry #businessisbooming #outdoorspaces #remodel #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty #vista See more

Got color? Just admiring a gorgeous container I did for some fabulous clients who trusted my vision and let the creativity flow * * * #theprettypetal ... #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscape #landscapedesigner #design #designer #gardendesign #containerdesign #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #womanowned #instagramforbusiness #happyclients #creativity #phormium #bulbinefrutescens #echeveria #sprengersfern #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty #carlsbad See more

Plant Selections delivered this past Saturday to another grateful client with Chicago roots * They are now in planting zone 10b...so I’m able to show her a whole new world out here in Southern California * *... * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscape #design #designer #certifiedlandscapedesigner #certified #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #womanowned #instagramforbusiness #plants #plantingplan #plantingzone #knowyourzone #happyclientshappyme #sandiego #northcounty #sanmarcos #sanelijohills See more

These little garden gnomes need some plant friends! * This site is a patient work in progress but we are ready to tackle the entryway of this fantastically modern home. Let the fun begin * *... * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #certifiedlandscapedesigner #landscape #design #designer #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #conceptdesign #moderndesign #cleanlines #agave #yucca #myersfern #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty #oldcarlsbad #tgif See more

Decisions, decisions....wanting to add a touch of semi-transparent color to an already beautiful piece of Cedar * Reach out if you need help with all these decisions in your outdoor spaces! * *... * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscape #outdoordesign #design #designer #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #womanowned #instagramforbusiness #finishcarpentry #cedar #remodel #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty See more

Are you looking for instant privacy? * Here are a couple suggestions I presented to my client that you may want to check out too! * 1. Ligustrum texanum... 2. Podocarpus gracilior 3. Taxus cuspidata 4. Ficus natida 5. Myrica cerifera * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscape #sitedesign #design #designer #certifiedlandscapedesigner #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #privacyscreen #privacyhedge #evergreen #livingfence #functionaldesign #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty See more

What do these 2 areas have in common?? * They’re both future turf conversion projects...the underused and ignored will become curb appeal beacons of good design (and low water super stars) * *... * #thinkoutsidethebox #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscape #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #certifiedlandscapedesigner #conceptdesign #design #designer #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #turfconversion #lowwater #curbappeal #sandiego #northcounty #carlsbad See more

Patio Trees! What a great choice when plantable space is limited but you still want...well...a tree! * Find a fun pot, make sure it’s big enough to accommodate your tree’s eventual maturation, and enjoy * *... * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscape #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #certifiedlandscapedesigner #gardendesign #gardendesigner #design #designer #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #patiodesign #smallspaceliving #smallspacedesign #vitextrifolia #arabianlilac #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty #carlsbad #tgif See more

That view!!!! Getting ready to do a spruce up on this picturesque property. We are going to make that fireplace POP! * * * #theprettypetal ... #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscape #design #designer #gardendesign #garden #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #remodel #redesign #hardscapedesign #conceptdesign #outdoorliving #outdoorentertaining #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty #sanelijohills #sanmarcos See more

How to take optimal care of your lawn during a heatwave -water between 6-8am -mow grass high -keep blades longer -do not bag grass clippings... * * * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapemaintenance #landscapedesigner #landscape #certifiedlandscapedesigner #design #designer #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #lawncare #heatwave #itshotoutside #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty See more

Bring extra serenity outdoors @themaddpotterenc to hang with your favorite landscape colors...you won’t be disappointed. * We all need as much serenity as we can get these days... * *... * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #certifiedlandscapedesigner #gardendesign #landscape #design #designer #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #outdoorliving #outdoorspaces #serenity #sandiego #sandiegoliving #maddpotter See more

What’s your favorite color? * Figure out what inside colors you want to bring outside It can be done with your landscape, your hardscape, your furniture and more! * *... * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscape #design #designer #flow #outdoorliving #outdoorentertaining #designinspiration #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #sandiego #northcounty #mondaymood #mondaymotivation See more

Just a friendly reminder to continue to follow the rules so businesses can stay open, others can safely open, and those of us that work can continue to do so!!! * It’s not hard....seriously. * *... * #theprettypetal #theprettypetallandscapedesign #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscape #design #designer #certifiedlandscapedesigner #localdesigner #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #instagramforbusiness #hardscape #hardscapedesign #masonry #essentialbusiness #maskup #staysafe #sandiego #sandiegocounty #northcounty #escondido See more