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  Ideas for Paths, Patios and Driveways

Ideas for Paths, Patios and Driveways

APLD Hardscape Tour 2010. Gardens designed by the following [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-01-03T03:01:45+00:00September 24, 2010|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas|1 Comment

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Landscape Contractor's Tour

As a member of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA), [...]

By Julie Orr|2010-08-24T08:13:49+00:00August 24, 2010|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Water Features|1 Comment

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  What is a Landscape Designer?

What is a Landscape Designer?

When you think of landscape design, you think about [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T20:55:20+00:00August 9, 2010|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Sustainability|0 Comments

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  Don’t Just Kill Your Lawn, Compost It

Don’t Just Kill Your Lawn, Compost It

When it comes time to remove or reduce your [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T22:19:38+00:00July 28, 2010|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns|16 Comments

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  Top 10 Water Wise, Low Maintenance Plants

Top 10 Water Wise, Low Maintenance Plants

These Julie Orr Design top plants choices not only [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-30T22:01:05+00:00July 14, 2010|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance|1 Comment

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  Why Hire a Landscape Designer?

Why Hire a Landscape Designer?

A potential client recently asked me this very important question. [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T22:24:14+00:00July 11, 2010|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas|0 Comments

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  Plants that Attract Birds to Your Garden

Plants that Attract Birds to Your Garden

I just finished a design project for a couple [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T22:34:21+00:00July 11, 2010|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants|2 Comments

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  Sheet Mulching for Lawns or Weeds

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Sheet Mulching for Lawns or Weeds

Sheet mulching (or Lasagna Composting) is an effective way to [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T20:58:15+00:00July 10, 2010|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Lawns, Sustainability|0 Comments

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  Dog Friendly Gardens

Dog Friendly Gardens

The increasing number of dog owners who wish to [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-30T22:24:31+00:00May 26, 2010|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Petscaping|6 Comments

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