Tag: native plants

  • Starting with: bare dirt, wild vines, and existing decks. What did we design? First, we worked out the grade change by adding a short garden wall and steps and cleaned up the vines. Next, drip irrigation, concrete pavers and a fossil-fuel-free EcoSmart firepit created outdoor living spaces, which needed some new outdoor furniture (we love…

  • We helped write the book on drought tolerant gardening in Los Angeles! (Download link at the bottom of this post.) DIY-friendly, this handy handbook can help you make your garden more resilient, less maintenance and resource intensive, and more beautiful all year. It includes sample garden designs, more than 500 drought tolerant plants specifically chosen…

  • Water in LA (in Los Angeles Magazine) The September issue features a really great collection of articles about regional water, addressing issues including: where our water comes from historical and political issues what our future may hold and what we can do about it (#1 tip – water-smart landscaping!)