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  Turning an Ignored Yard into a Paradise

Turning an Ignored Yard into a Paradise

Before and After: Transforming a Neglected Yard into a [...]

By Julie Orr|2025-02-05T05:05:32+00:00November 29, 2023|Backyard Ideas, Featured, Homeowner Tips, Louvered Pergolas, Outdoor Room|0 Comments

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  Creating a Harmonious Balance between Interior and Hardscape Design

Creating a Harmonious Balance between Interior and Hardscape Design

Balancing Interior and Hardscape Design Introduction At [...]

By Julie Orr|2023-11-29T03:05:57+00:00November 29, 2023|Backyard Ideas, Featured, Homeowner Tips, Sustainability|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|2024-01-16T22:30:38+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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  Top 10 Water Wise, Low Maintenance Plants

Top 10 Water Wise, Low Maintenance Plants

These Julie Orr Design top plants choices not only [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-30T22:01:05+00:00July 14, 2010|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance|1 Comment

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  Why Hire a Landscape Designer?

Why Hire a Landscape Designer?

A potential client recently asked me this very important question. [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T22:24:14+00:00July 11, 2010|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas|0 Comments

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  Plants that Attract Birds to Your Garden

Plants that Attract Birds to Your Garden

I just finished a design project for a couple [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T22:34:21+00:00July 11, 2010|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants|2 Comments

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  Getting Your Landscape GreenPoint Rated

Getting Your Landscape GreenPoint Rated

When building new construction, it’s easiest to get a [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-30T22:07:35+00:00July 11, 2010|Homeowner Tips, Sustainability, Water Saving Tips|0 Comments

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  Colorful Containers

Colorful Containers

Often times it is the design details that can [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-30T22:21:00+00:00June 10, 2010|Featured, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance|0 Comments

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  Dog Friendly Gardens

Dog Friendly Gardens

The increasing number of dog owners who wish to [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-30T22:24:31+00:00May 26, 2010|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Petscaping|6 Comments

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