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Add Some “Structure” To Your Life!


Published: August 1, 2026
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By: Switchbox
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Does your yard lack purpose? Is it a bit flat and deficient in the excitement department? Perhaps it is missing that certain something that draws you out into the space. Consider the aesthetic and practical benefits of adding garden structures to your outdoor living areas.  Structural elements can fit any size garden, adding dimension and interest to your design. They

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The Importance of a Proper Gravel Base and Why it Makes or Breaks a Landscape Project


Published: July 1, 2026
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By: Switchbox
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Solid, beautiful- looking paver projects do not happen by accident. They start underground. Removing excess soil and understanding its composition is the first step to a long-lasting paver patio project. Different types of soil—clay, silt, sand, and loam—have different structures and need specific treatment. The foundation of pavers requires knowledge of how much soil of each type to remove, how

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Water Features


Published: June 1, 2026
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By: Switchbox
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Water features can provide the soothing tranquil sound of a trickling stream or a dramatic splash and focal point of a waterfall.  The contrast of properly selected rocks & plants tucked into a landscape provides a brilliant focal point with sound and movement.   Water features can range from complex to simple with the enthusiast level of detailed filter systems

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“Thank you Ethan McGory for listening to our ideas, taking time to look at possibilities, and creating a very personal landscape. You and all the crew, have exceeded expectations. No detail was to small. We have our garden rooms!”

– Corinne R.

“Allison Miller was our Landscape Architect and I can't say enough good things about her. Allison listened to our (weak!) vision and turned it into something better than we could have ever imagined. The flow of our yard, the privacy, the textures, the colors, and the different heights were exactly what we wanted and they delivered. Ricardo was our lead landscaper and was the kindest and most attentive to make sure everything was perfect. I can't say enough good things about Allison, Ricardo and the entire Oakland Design Associates team. I would give them 10 stars if I could!!”

– Michelle E.

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