We walked across a bridge above a pond full of Koi that sprung to the surface to greet us. Bruce told me that the kids love the fish and are excited to feed them and watch them swim about. Then we walked though a gorgeous outdoor showroom featuring a wide representative sampling of the pavers and porcelain tile options to chose from. It is helpful to get a visual of the various patio, wall, and pathway options as they will appear in your yard. With most Californians endeavoring to be more water conscious, lawns and ponds have lost popularity in favor of more sustainable outdoor decor. As you walk to the sales office you will pass a large pondless waterfall. These structures have gained favor over the last few years as they constantly recirculate water from an underground reservoir, making them a more eco friendly option that takes up less space than a traditional pond. Then there are stone columns and spheres of varying heights with bubblers that add the calming sight and sound with running water, a very cooling feature in our summer heat.
WRITTEN BY JACOB HUTCHISON PHOTO PROVIDED BY SUTHERLAND LANDSCAPING
flat rock, fountains and statuary to drought friendly decorative rock and gravel, and so much more!
Something that struck me about Bruce was his business ideology. With 40 years of experience designing and installing landscapes, he has a deep desire to share his wealth of information with anyone that comes in. The whole focus of Bruce and the crew at Sutherland Landscape Center is customer service. Bruce is also mindful that sticking to a budget is important for all of us. With the numerous options available in his yard there is is generally a way to make your pocketbook and desires agree.
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Groundwork One of the most important steps in converting a house to a home has less to do with the house itself, but with the space surrounding it. For new homeowners looking to create a landscape from scratch or for those who want to perk up their existing landscape, the task can feel a little daunting.
If you are like me, chances are landscaping is not your forte. I recently spent some time at Sutherland Landscape Center and left with a ton of knowledge on the art. Owner Bruce Whitegiver walked me around the property and showed me the wide variety of products he carries from rich garden soils, pavers and
Bruce and his wife, Janelle met at Chico State in the Ornamental Horticulture program. By graduation they had fallen in love with both Chico and each other and wanted to settle in our beautiful town. In 1986 they bought Sutherland Landscape Center at its original location on the Esplanade. The business has been growing ever since and is now located on four acres off of Highway 32 just west of East Avenue. Besides a sales yard that is a feast for your eyes and a friendly and helpful sales staff, they carry a wide variety of products to enhance the beauty of your yard and garden. They cater to both retail and wholesale customers and can deliver anything right to your door. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO SUTHERLANDSCAPE.COM, CALL 530.893.4531 OR VISIT BRUCE AND HIS TEAM AT 2720 HIGHWAY 32. 47