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  Shopping for Planters and Fountains

Shopping for Planters and Fountains

When I am shopping for plant containers and pre-fab [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T16:56:23+00:00February 20, 2011|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas|0 Comments

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  Mountain View PBM Masonry Showroom

Mountain View PBM Masonry Showroom

Peninsula Building Materials has a vast selection of masonry [...]

By Julie Orr|2025-02-05T05:11:12+00:00February 17, 2011|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas|0 Comments

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  Pretty Pervious Concrete

Pretty Pervious Concrete

Yes, you guessed it! It’s pretty, it’s pervious and [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-30T21:38:11+00:00February 3, 2011|Front Yard Ideas|2 Comments

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  The Advantages of Going Native in Your Garden

The Advantages of Going Native in Your Garden

Are you considering going native? Did you know that [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T17:16:00+00:00January 17, 2011|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance, Water Saving Tips|2 Comments

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  Grandparent Gardens- All the Fun with Less Work

Grandparent Gardens- All the Fun with Less Work

Clients John and Nancy, a retired couple in Mountain [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-01-03T02:46:31+00:00October 25, 2010|Backyard Ideas, Edibles, Front Yard Ideas, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Petscaping|4 Comments

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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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