San Diego Landscaping and Design

03/03/2020

https://www.steveharbourlandscapes.com/blog/landscape-design-tips-for-firescaping

​ Last weekend, I attended an excellent San Diego APLD workshop, which included a presentation on on “Creating Fire Resistant Properties and Communities” by Doug Kent, author of...

02/29/2020

https://www.steveharbourlandscapes.com/blog/paid-landscape-consultations-vs-free-quotes

What’s the difference between a paid landscape design consultation and a free quote with a little professional advice thrown in? Most of my professional colleagues charge a small fee to...

11/02/2019

https://www.steveharbourlandscapes.com/blog/what-makes-my-designs-work-its-my-clients

I was recently asked to contribute to an article querying what would be the most important advice I would give new, novice landscape designers . It is a tough question, because there are so,...

09/03/2019

https://www.steveharbourlandscapes.com/blog/who-is-a-landscape-designer-part-ii

07/22/2019

https://www.steveharbourlandscapes.com/blog/who-is-a-landscape-designer-who-is-not

How to find a find a landscape designer who is legit; that is, experienced and knowledgeable, with the ability to create a true landscape plan. By landscape designer Steve Harbour in San Diego, CA

08/27/2018

https://www.steveharbourlandscapes.com/blog/how-to-landscape-for-birds-personal-touches

This article describes the how to of adding bird baths, feeders, and houses to a landscape design in the San Diego area.

07/28/2018

http://www.steveharbourlandscapes.com/blog/personal-touches-water-features-in-the-landscape

Fountains & Birdbaths - Part Two in a Series on adding Personal Touches to your Landscape Design.

06/29/2018

https://www.steveharbourlandscapes.com/blog/accessorizing-the-garden-adding-personal-touches

This article describes how to plan and design patio furniture, fountains, statuary, plant containers, lighting, etc. in the landscape.

06/01/2018

One critically important key to developing a thriving garden in San Diego County:

This blog article discusses why it is important to amend poor soils in San Diego County for many types of landscapes and gardens.

05/22/2018

https://www.steveharbourlandscapes.com/blog/landscape-design-workshop-at-kniffings-nursery

Steve Harbour will host a free landscape design workshop at Kniffings Nurseries on Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m.

04/23/2018

https://www.steveharbourlandscapes.com/blog/from-garden-to-table-the-basics-of-getting-started

A series of articles discussing vegetable, fruit, and herb landscape design in San Diego, CA