I just love lighting stucco and stone homes. The sense of contrast and blending of Architecture makes this already stunning home look STELLAR at night! The key here is also light balance upon the home and with mature plantings surrounding the front foundation it was accepted that I could perform aesthetic pruning and corrective pruning on the plant materials for more optimal light placement and positioning. Couldn't wait for it to first get dark then the fun began of finish pointing int the dark. Clients so thrilled turned the backyard loose on me to light too! See more on our site www.OutdoorLightingDesign.com

I just love lighting stucco and stone homes. The sense of contrast and blending of Architecture makes this already stunning home look STELLAR at night! The key here is also light balance upon the home and with mature plantings surrounding the front foundation it was accepted that I could perform aesthetic pruning and corrective pruning on the plant materials for more optimal light placement and positioning. Couldn't wait for it to first get dark then the fun began of finish pointing int the dark. Clients so thrilled turned the backyard loose on me to light too! See more on our site www.OutdoorLightingDesign.com

Since the completion of the home our company has maintained this property. Originally built by a local builder as a speculation home, it was purchased by two busy professionals. Why is this important? Let's just say the clients are particular and like it when things aren't just so. Both have high level careers, travel often and expect their landscape to be pristine. Year after year our company rises to this challenge. When originally installed, the builder wanted larger plant material to provide a full and mature look. The continued growth provides a pruning challenge, especially when the client prefers a clean, neat and "compact" landscape. We continually monitor growth and hand prune accordingly, including yearly winter pruning. The backyard is particularly difficult due to the shade, moisture run-off from neighboring properties. The turf requires constant monitoring and adjustment to the irrigation system. The trees create a mess requiring clean up along with yearly power washing of the stone. While the challenges are many, the fine maintenance has led to happy clients and numerous referrals.

I just love lighting stucco and stone homes. The sense of contrast and blending of Architecture makes this already stunning home look STELLAR at night! The key here is also light balance upon the home and with mature plantings surrounding the front foundation it was accepted that I could perform aesthetic pruning and corrective pruning on the plant materials for more optimal light placement and positioning. Couldn't wait for it to first get dark then the fun began of finish pointing int the dark. Clients so thrilled turned the backyard loose on me to light too! See more on our site www.OutdoorLightingDesign.com

Inspiring home office with chandelier, indoor-outdoor concept and bookcase. Additional Credits: Interior (Cindy Smetana, OC)
Home office - tropical freestanding desk home office idea in Hawaii with blue walls

Installed pavers, mulch, and shrubs. Edger goes all along wall.
This is an example of a landscaping in San Francisco.

After: Redefine beds, clean out weeds, prune and fertilize then added mulch. Reset stepping stones.
Photo of a landscaping in Other.

Photo of a traditional water fountain landscape in Seattle.

American Dogwood Post-Pruning
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in New York.

After: Redefine beds, clean out weeds, prune and fertilize then added mulch.
Inspiration for a landscaping in Other.

After: Redefine beds, clean out weeds, prune and fertilize then added mulch.
Photo of a landscaping in Other.

Restoration of existing foundation beds with regards to plant care/pruning and re-mulching of beds.
Inspiration for a landscaping in Other.

Restoration of existing foundation beds with regards to plant care/pruning and re-mulching of beds.

After: Redefine beds, clean out weeds, prune and fertilize then added mulch.
Inspiration for a landscaping in Other.

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse backyard landscaping in New York.

Pruned shrubs, cleaned out all dead and damaged limbs. Define and edged beds. Applied a hardwood bark mulch. Mulch is used to retain moisture in the soil, suppress weeds, keep the soil cool, and make the garden bed look more attractive. Organic mulches also help improve the soil’s fertility, as they decompose.

Apple Pruning Post-Pruning just before bloom
Photo of a mid-sized farmhouse full sun side yard gravel landscaping in New York for spring.

One common misconception is that there’s a singular “best time” to trim or prune your trees. Some service providers might advocate for off-season tasks, but this can sometimes result in an overestimation of required trimming, leading to a less-than-stellar bloom come spring. At Pro Tree Service, we recommend trimming a tree while in its full bloom. This gives our valued customers a clear, real-time visual representation of the final look. Trust us; we know trees, and we believe that seeing is believing.

One common misconception is that there’s a singular “best time” to trim or prune your trees. Some service providers might advocate for off-season tasks, but this can sometimes result in an overestimation of required trimming, leading to a less-than-stellar bloom come spring. At Pro Tree Service, we recommend trimming a tree while in its full bloom. This gives our valued customers a clear, real-time visual representation of the final look. Trust us; we know trees, and we believe that seeing is believing.