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  Maintaining the Low Maintenance Garden

Maintaining the Low Maintenance Garden

Whether you’ve decided to take on your own garden upkeep or hire a professional, here are the top 5 maintenance tips all homeowners should know

By Julie Orr|2019-07-28T09:47:56+00:00July 28, 2019|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Edibles, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Low Maintenance|0 Comments

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  Living Large in a Small Space: Willow Glen Case Study

Living Large in a Small Space: Willow Glen Case Study

When space is limited but your wish list is tall, consider hiring a professional landscape designer to help maximize your yards full potential.

By Julie Orr|2017-09-18T16:19:51+00:00September 18, 2017|Backyard Ideas, Fireplace, Low Maintenance, Outdoor Kitchen, Petscaping|0 Comments

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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

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  Drought Proof Your Lawn

Drought Proof Your Lawn

Picture courtesy of Delta Bluegrass Did you know [...]

By Julie Orr|2014-03-16T20:02:03+00:00March 16, 2014|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Sustainability|0 Comments

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  Certified Wildlife Habitat

Certified Wildlife Habitat

Did you know you can turn your yard into a [...]

By Julie Orr|2013-10-30T11:34:14+00:00October 30, 2013|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance, Sustainability|0 Comments

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Lawns Be Gone!

So, you're tired of that boring lawn just sitting there [...]

By Julie Orr|2013-08-15T11:43:17+00:00August 15, 2013|Front Yard Ideas, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Sustainability, Water Saving Tips|1 Comment

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Low or Mow Free Native Lawns

Designed by Julie Orr, Installed by SouthBay   [...]

By Julie Orr|2013-06-24T08:38:35+00:00June 24, 2013|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Sustainability, Water Saving Tips|35 Comments

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Hardy Succulents

Most succulents are universally adapted to  mild climate zones where [...]

By Julie Orr|2013-05-20T16:12:23+00:00May 20, 2013|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance|0 Comments

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Plants for Slopes

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

By Julie Orr|2013-05-20T16:12:09+00:00May 20, 2013|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Homeowner Tips, Low Maintenance, Sustainability|0 Comments

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Long Lasting Flowering Perennials

Many of us want our gardens to be vibrant with [...]

By Julie Orr|2013-04-15T16:09:29+00:00April 15, 2013|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance, Water Saving Tips|2 Comments

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