Pea Gravel or Grass? Experts Weigh In on the Best Pick for a Luxury Backyard
Looking to upgrade your backyard on a budget? A luxe look starts with the right ground cover—pea gravel or grass. Both can elevate your space with the right design. But which one’s the better buy? House Digest asked landscape pro Sara Bendrick (HGTV host + STIHL spokesperson) for her expert take on choosing the best […]
How to Position Shrubs for the Most Attractive Front Yard Layout
Starting with a blank yard and not sure which shrubs to plant? It can feel overwhelming! Flowering shrubs add color and drama, while evergreens keep your yard looking good all year. But with so many options—and the pressure to place them just right—it’s easy to feel stuck. Landscape expert Sara Bendrick, owner of Sarita Landscapes […]
How to Become a Plant Person: 7 Simple Steps
Whether you’re decorating with plants or looking for a new hobby, gardening is a great way to boost your space and your mood. Not a “plant person”? That’s okay—just start small and give it a try! New to plants? Don’t worry if they don’t all thrive right away. It’s part of the process. 🌱 Landscape […]
Tips for Snake Plant Care and Maintenance
Sara Bendrick, landscape contractor and STIHL brand ambassador, shares her tips for caring for and maintaining a snake plant with Real Simple. Read the full article here: https://www.realsimple.com/snake-plant-care-8584914
Nine Gardening Path Styles & Materials for Your Yard
Paths can add so much character and personality to a space. They can be the main character in your yard or a subtle way of suggesting the best way to travel. Either way, they direct you where you need to go. Thinking about a garden path for your backyard? Here are my favorite garden paths […]
Nine Different Styles of Fire Pits for Your Yard
Sara shares some of her favorite fire pits she’s installed. Sara is a landscape contractor and designer based in San Diego, California. She can help amplify your brand through partnership opportunities as a brand ambassador, content creator, host, and speaker.
Satellite Media Tour
Sara’s partnership with STIHL includes a Satellite media tour where she shares garden tips with 20 news and radio stations across the country to inspire creative ideas and raise brand and product awareness.
Opportunity Follows Passion | TEDxCalPoly
How do you find out what your mission is in life? I challenge you to think about finding your passion differently by encouraging you to find your passions by taking calculated risks. I’m a landscape designer, contractor, and television personality. As a Cal Poly Alumni, I enjoy designing outdoor spaces around people’s lifestyles and being […]
Landscapes Matter | TEDxSolanaBeach
As a landscape professional, I know how residential landscapes affect the feel of a home, neighborhood, and the surrounding environment. Many people have yards, but are disconnected from them. So, what do we do to our landscapes, and why and how can we do it better to serve us all? What if, instead of being […]
