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Saving Water is Beautiful

Saving Water is Beautiful

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...

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...

Don’t Just Kill Your Lawn, Compost It

by Julie Orr | Jul 28, 2010 | Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Homeowner Tips, Lawns

When it comes time to remove or reduce your lawn there are three standard methods to choose from. First you could remove the lawn manually with a sod cutter or sharp shovel. As you’ll notice I said the word ‘manually’ because it is just that- hard manual labor. Unless...

Sheet Mulching for Lawns or Weeds

by Julie Orr | Jul 10, 2010 | Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas, Lawns, Sustainability

Sheet mulching (or Lasagna Composting) is an effective way to not only get rid of pesky weeds (or unused lawns) but it also a great way to build organic matter up in your soil. I like to think about it as the lazy person’s answer to better soil, healthier plants...

Dog Friendly Gardens

by Julie Orr | May 26, 2010 | Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Lawns, Low Maintenance, Petscaping

  The increasing number of dog owners who wish to have gardens that suit dogs as well as humans, accounts for a new movement called Petscaping. To have a successful dog-friendly space that you will enjoy, too, consider your dog’s behavior along with your personal...
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