by Julie | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Humans crave contact with other humans- it’s build into our DNA. This pandemic has created a special need in the landscape marketplace as more homeowners have realized how underutilized their outdoor spaces truly are, and many are stuck on ways to make...
by Julie | Aug 18, 2020 | Homeowner Tips
Are you looking for a good read? Why not a book (or two) about plants? Here’s juts a fraction of some interesting finds that are available at your local bookstore, library or online retailer. Fiction Seedfolks, written by Paul Fleischman Characterized as...
by Julie | Jun 19, 2020 | Backyard Ideas, Homeowner Tips
At Julie Orr Design, we believe in a process where Landscape Design is Fun, Fast and Stress-Free (and safe!) in Four Easy Steps. This involves the initial phone/web consultation, the client homework to help prep for the meeting, the onsite meeting and the contractor...
by Julie | Apr 7, 2020 | Backyard Ideas, Louvered Pergolas, Outdoor Room, Vermicomposting
With all the news that might be stressful to you now, I want to focus on a few things that are extremely positive and ways you can uplift yourself and your surroundings. Being outside in nature is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves right now! Therefore, I am...
by Julie | Oct 7, 2019 | Backyard Ideas, Louvered Pergolas, Petscaping, StruXure
The Site Located in the Crescent Park area of Palo Alto, the home of 4300 sf sits on a 9500 sf lot. Julie Orr Design teamed with the client, their interior designer and home builder to renovate what the client now calls their “forever home.” Not only was all the...
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