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  • Stephanie was interviewed for this article in Houzz… http:// Here is the featured screen, supporting a very happy Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia gregorii).

  • Scientists have discovered that wild bees pollinate orchards (and home gardens) more efficiently than rented honeybees. At Flora Grubb Gardens this amazing wall sculpture made from organic materials and reclaimed scrap doubles as a habitat for bees, birds and other native animals. This is a great DIY project, and there are many options available now…

  • In case you missed it, check out LA Times’ ‘Reinventing the Chicken Coop’. This cool coop has a beautiful butterfly roof that doubles as a water catchment system.

  • Elevated Pools

    We designed this elevated (but still in-ground) custom pool for a small backyard. Besides creating a hottub-runway for the dog, the flagstone walls prevent accidental falls into the pool and offer ample built-in seating. This pool also has an automatic retractable cover and long bench/steps to create a shallow side with a deeper swim lane, running…

  • Venice garden in Houzz tour

    Link here: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/houzz-tour-striking-modern-remodel-in-venice-beach-stsetivw-vs~5501897 Unfortunately, we’re not credited in the article. But we worked with the clients and the architect to design all the outdoor spaces, including the decks.

  • We helped our client re-imagine their outdoor living space for entertaining, and for their growing family. Besides a new coat of paint, we added new furniture and potted plants. This corner became an elegant dining area, finished with a wall planter.

  • We transformed this unused outdoor kitchen into a comfortable, shaded seating area.

  • Pool to Garden
  • Wonderful article this weekend by Debra Prinzing  about Ivette Soler’s new book “The Edible Front Yard”  in the LA Times. Mixing edibles with locally native and Mediterranean-friendly plants is a great idea.

  • Martha Stewart’s whole living visited one of our gardens, and wrote this little feature about it, and how Stephanie designed a Healing Garden for her parents at their home in Seattle.