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Los Gatos Rainwater Harvesting & Greywater Project

by Julie Orr | Jan 13, 2011 | Backyard Ideas, Low Maintenance, Petscaping, Rainwater Harvesting

The clients are a family of five with young children and two dogs living on 1.5 rural acres in the hills of Los Gatos, CA. Their desire was to create a safe and fun space for themselves and outdoor entertaining with other families. They requested multiple outdoor...

What is a Landscape Designer?

by Julie Orr | Aug 9, 2010 | Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Sustainability

When you think of landscape design, you think about plants, right? Yes, that is a huge part of the process to creating a wonderful outdoor space but there is much more that goes into the profession. A landscape designer as someone who mixes both the science of...

The Do’s and Don’ts for Lawns

by Julie Orr | Jun 12, 2009 | California Native Plants, Lawns, Sustainability, Water Saving Tips

I have removed and reduced many-a-lawn now for clients that are ready to embrace a water-wise garden. But with so many questions about what to do with lawns, I was glad to find one person to sum it up so nicely. I recently had the privilege of hearing Sherri Osaka, of...

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