Laura Bassett

In the image above I was hired to create "back of the napkin rough sketches" for a home owners association. They just wanted to get a rough idea of what was possible. #Ai #LandscapeDesign #Rendering

Here's your reminder to plant your vegetable beds! Now is the time to plant your summer vegetable garden. It's still important to keep an eye out for late frost to protect your most tender starts.

Happy Earth Day! I'm so grateful everyday that this is what I do for a living. I work on properties all across Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties. Everything from small planters to 20 acre estates.

How can a Resurgence in U.S. Auto Manufacturing connect to the Landscaping Industry? #LandscapeDesign #GreenInfrastructure #AutoManufacturing Photo by Marcin Jozwiak

Can you name this winter-blooming beauty? 1️⃣ It’s known as the "Christmas Rose" or "Lenten Rose,". 2️⃣ This shade-loving perennial thrives in Zones 4–9. 3️⃣ Its flowers can be white, pink, purple, and even green, lasting for weeks. Drop your guesses in the comments!

What lights you up in the winter? We're going to take a quiet pause, to just be. We're almost through the holiday season and the excitement of a new year is starting to bubble. #MistyMorning #OakTree #Fog #Winter #SonomaValley

Merry Christmas! This year is bittersweet, my incredible mother passed away in September. The greatest gift she gave me was all of the memories, love and laughter. May each and everyone of you have a magical holiday season and cherish those moments with your loved ones!

Edible, yes. Evergreen, yes. Seasonal Interest, yes! This plant checks all the boxes. Evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) has an amazing form, almost boxwood sized leaves with amazing bright colored new growth. #Vaccinium #Evergreen

@jcafesin Stunning!

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What can you observe from a property? Upon starting a new project, one of my initial tasks is to identify the 'borrowed landscape'. While it can be scenic and serene, having a group of individuals in those same spaces can sometimes create the sensation of being in a fishbowl.

Have you ever wanted to see your property from a new perspective? As part of our design process we use drone photography to get a look at what we're working with. It's amazing to zoom out and see the big picture before delving down into the details. #Drone #SantaRosa #Design

Whether your project is just a planter or an entire estate, phasing is an option. I like to plan project so that clients can get started making meaningful changes at the pace they want. #LandscapeDesign #Sonoma #EstateDesign

@MelissaMemphis So true! What is one of your favorite accent plants?

Contrary to popular believe landscape 🪴 designs don’t always have to be balanced all in proportion. 😉 A couple of important aspects of landscape design are specimen plants,🌿 accent plants 🌵 LocalInfoForYou.com/101051/23-land…

Can you tell what ties them together? Let me give you a hint, it's the Coral Barked Maples. Above that it's the foliage color, having that bright green chartreuse foliage in both the trees and shrubs bridges the zones. #DesignPrinciples #LandscapeDesign #Sonoma

I use the drone to get a clear survey of the area. Then I can go in with Sketchbook Pro and draw out the plant varieties the client doesn't like. Then it's all new plantings and design. #Drone #AerialPhotography #BirdsEyeView #Sonoma

New Project - Coming in 2025 We're excited to be working on this beautiful property up on Sonoma Mt. #SantaRosa #NewProject #LandscapeDesign

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday. Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics.com

Plant Combo - Miscanthus sinensis + Acer palmatum The movement, and soft hair like seed heads of the Miscanthus and bright flame colored fall colors of the Japanese maple makes my heart sing. #PlantCombinations #PlantSpotlight #Miscanthus #Acer #GlenEllen

Landscaping Trends for 2025 I forsee 2025 trends being centered around health, sustainability and making this planet a better place for all living beings. Read or Listen to our latest blog over at: bassettlandscapes.com/blog/2024/11/2…

What is your favorite rainy day activity? I have always loved walking or hiking in the rain. There's something so peaceful and refreshing, the sound of raindrops in the trees. #Rainyday #Rainbow #Sonoma