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Maintaining the Low Maintenance Garden

Maintaining the Low Maintenance Garden

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...
Living Large in a Small Space: Willow Glen Case Study

Living Large in a Small Space: Willow Glen Case Study

by Julie | Sep 18, 2017 | Backyard Ideas, Fireplace, Low Maintenance, Outdoor Kitchen, Petscaping

The Site Just over 1000 sf. We kept the one existing Acer japonica, Japanese Maple and Lagerstroemia indica, Crape Myrtle since they provided good focal points and privacy. There was an small existing Connecticut Bluestone patio which we enlarged.   The People...
Projects of 2014

Projects of 2014

by Julie Orr | Dec 15, 2014 | Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns, Low Maintenance

Woodland Garden – Los Gatos A perfect example of using artificial turf in a shady environment: it’s easy to maintain and great for a small child and family pet to play. Adult Playground – Menlo Park There are various elements to entice you into this...
Drought Proof Your Lawn

Drought Proof Your Lawn

by Julie Orr | Mar 16, 2014 | Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Sustainability

Did you know it’s possible to drought proof your lawn? Although lawn removal is a great idea for showcase lawns (lawns that you only look at but don’t touch), what about for homeowners who have small kids and use the lawn for play areas? If you have considered...
Certified Wildlife Habitat

Certified Wildlife Habitat

by Julie Orr | Oct 30, 2013 | Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance, Sustainability

Did you know you can turn your yard into a wildlife habitat and get certified for doing so? The National Wildlife Federation, will send you a plaque that you can proudly display in your neighborhood to help raise awareness of the importance of wildlife habitat. This...

Lawns Be Gone!

by Julie Orr | Aug 15, 2013 | Front Yard Ideas, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Sustainability, Water Saving Tips

So, you’re tired of that boring lawn just sitting there wasting money, water and your time to maintain it? Well, I say, “Lawn be gone!” And while your at it, how does an incentive of up to $1000 sound to get you motivated? Julie Orr Design has been...
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