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Projects of 2014

Projects of 2014

Here are a few of our favorite projects of 2014, designed by Julie Orr Design and installed by SouthBay Design and Landscaping.

By Julie Orr|2014-12-15T14:02:22+00:00December 15, 2014|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns, Low Maintenance|0 Comments

Companion Plants

Companion Plants

A look into a fun and natural approach at combating pesky garden pests that are out for your plants.

By Julie Orr|2024-01-03T00:13:44+00:00December 10, 2014|Edibles, Homeowner Tips|0 Comments

Drought Proof Your Lawn

Drought Proof Your Lawn

Did you know it’s possible to drought proof your [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-01-16T23:20:53+00:00March 16, 2014|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Sustainability|0 Comments

Houzz Ideabooks

Houzz Ideabooks

The adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-01-12T23:52:51+00:00October 21, 2013|Homeowner Tips|0 Comments

Choosing Your Paver Pattern

Choosing Your Paver Pattern

Pavers can create a visually pleasing outdoor space. They [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-04T22:02:45+00:00October 21, 2013|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips|0 Comments

Bee Keeping

Bee Keeping

I know that’s it’s silly that I am a [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-05T18:12:32+00:00June 24, 2013|Backyard Ideas, Edibles, Events, Homeowner Tips|2 Comments

Low or Mow Free Native Lawns

Low or Mow Free Native Lawns

Imagine a lawn that needs little mowing each year, [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-05T21:22:13+00:00June 24, 2013|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Sustainability, Water Saving Tips|35 Comments

Plants for Slopes

Plants for Slopes

The San Francisco Bay Area has all sorts of [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-05T18:47:56+00:00May 20, 2013|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Homeowner Tips, Low Maintenance, Sustainability|0 Comments

Cool Concrete Pavers

Cool Concrete Pavers

Since concrete cracks, more often we are removing it [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-26T18:02:55+00:00April 15, 2013|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips|1 Comment

Dimming Your Landscape Lights

Dimming Your Landscape Lights

Landscape lighting technology has gone through leaps and bounds [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-05T20:19:30+00:00January 18, 2013|Backyard Ideas, Homeowner Tips|0 Comments