Tech Specs

Products, Manufacturers & Technical Specifications

Below are links to the manufacturers of the products we install.  You will also find technical specifications, reference data and care instructions for the types of projects we design and build.

Manufacturer’s Links:

Plant Materials

www.monrovia.com - Plant supplier; website has pictures and plant data

Brick Pavers

www.fendtproducts.com - Our recommended brand - a locally-owned company known for quality and variety of products

www.unilock.com - Another recommended brand, offering excellent selection of pavers and wall stones

Natural Stone

www.rock-shoppe.com - Our supplier for fieldstone boulders, outcropping stone, natural bluestone, square cut bluestone and flagstone varieties

Decks

www.trex.com - High quality Trex composite deck materials

www.azek.com - High quality PVC deck and trim materials

www.deckorators.com - Deckorators offers the look and charm of wrought iron without the cost or maintenance; allows for the use with both wood and composite lumbers

Irrigation Systems

www.rainbird.com - Commercial quality Rainbird irrigation (Our technicians are Rainbird Select contractors)

Technical Specifications:

Brick Paver Spec.

Retaining Wall - Segmental Wall Units

Outcropping/Boulder Wall

Downspout Connections

Plant Reference - Perennials (4.8MB)

Plant Reference - Shrubs (6.7MB)

Downloads

To download a document, click on the links below:

Taking Care of Your New Landscaping (Adobe PDF format)

What to Expect During the Job (Adobe PDF format)

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