by Julie | Nov 17, 2016 | Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Water Saving Tips
It’s our jobs as designers to consider what happens to the rain that falls on your property. If you see rain in California as a valuable resource (which most of us do) and you’d like to learn how you can do your part to create a sustainable environment right on your...
by Julie | Jan 24, 2014 | Water Saving Tips
When clients call me and tell me that they want to save water in their landscapes, one of the first things they always say is, “But I don’t like cactus!” This always brings a smile to my face because there are so many ways to use water wisely in the...
by Julie | Jan 24, 2014 | Sustainability, Water Features, Water Saving Tips
We are very proud to offer water-wise solutions to our clients. Check out some of the best ideas we’ve designed over the years. Pool Removals The kids were grown and no one used this pool. And, it took up most of their yard! After the pool was removed, we...
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...
by Julie Orr | Jun 24, 2013 | Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Sustainability, Water Saving Tips
Imagine a lawn that needs little mowing each year, saving you time and/or the expense of hiring a maintenance team to make their bi-weekly visits? The smart folks at Delta Bluegrass Company have come up with two such California native products and best of all...
by Julie Orr | Apr 15, 2013 | Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance, Water Saving Tips
Many of us want our gardens to be vibrant with color, to attract birds and butterflies, be low water consuming and easy to maintain. Sounds like a tall order, right? Not really, here are some of our tried and true bloomers with low water needs but gorgeous long...
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