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 | Jul 28, 2019 | Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Edibles, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Low Maintenance
Whether you’ve decided to take on your own garden upkeep or hire a professional, these tips can help demystify what your plant needs. When I create a planting plan for my clients, I make sure that there is a balance of different types of plants to create year-round...
by Julie | Aug 14, 2018 | Homeowner Tips
Congratulations! You’ve done the planning, bidding and now it’s time to break ground. It’s an exciting time and one where many questions arise. Hopefully this timeline will help you understand the general construction phase, but of course feel free to ask your...
by Julie | Jan 30, 2018 | Backyard Ideas, Homeowner Tips
When is the Right Time to Start a Project? Luckily, we are blessed with mild weather in the SF bay area, which means that any time of year is the right time to begin. As for planting, we typically avoid planting on the hottest or the coolest days, but we always take...
by Julie | Mar 27, 2017 | Backyard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns
The long drought has certainly been a great reminder to homeowners that droughts are cyclical and although we had a terrific winter rainfall, we are not drought-free in the bay area now or in the future. So what should a concerned lawn owner do? Tired of wasting water...
by Julie | Feb 22, 2017 | Homeowner Tips
What is a pre-lien and why did I get one? In landscape construction, a preliminary notice (prelien) is a considered normal and standard practice. It’s basically a legal document which must be served by most subcontractors and material suppliers in order to record a...
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