Designing Gardens Anywhere During the pandemic, we had to learn how to work without being onsite. With the help of Google Earth and county records, we were able to continue designing gardens from Los Angeles. What began as helping friends across the country create safe, socially distanced outdoor spaces soon spread by word of mouth—and… Continue reading On-Line Design—If “George Jetson” had a garden.
Defining Indah Bulan Style….
All these components are what make our gardens special places. We do our best to imagine how a space will work and bring these components into the design. Every one of our garden designs is different and I am so proud of that. If you decide to call on us for help, then I know you want something functional, stylish, and exceptional.
What I have learned about Roses…..
The Rose industry has two primary goals = Greenhouse Roses are cultivated for the Florist industry. They have long stems, long buds, a longer vase life, and can be productive in the Winter. = Garden Roses are cultivated for a bush habitat to display roses, shapely flowers from bud to open, fragrance and good finish,… Continue reading What I have learned about Roses…..
Water Conservation in Indah Bulan Gardens…
Californians, when presented with problems, tend to look for answers; which is what has occurred with our ongoing drought. One of the first projects I worked on when I moved to California 26 years ago was a Water Wise Demonstration garden for the San Bernadino Water District. At the time it seemed odd to… Continue reading Water Conservation in Indah Bulan Gardens…
Making The Garden Accessible
This is an issue close to my heart as I see my own parents aging; and, having recently finished a project for a lovely 93 year old lady. The best way to make the right changes is to actually walk through the garden with your loved one. Take note of any struggles or obstacles, there… Continue reading Making The Garden Accessible
Making A Patio Great
Designing a great patio really has one key component—enclosure or feeling protected. This can be achieved by building an arbor, planting a tree, or something as simple as adding an umbrella. The feeling of protection from the elements is something primal in all of us. There must also be comfortable seating with welcoming fabrics.… Continue reading Making A Patio Great
Transitioning from Lawn to Forest…..
April 8, 2015 Think of this drought as an opportunity to redecorate your yard into a garden. Where to start…. well, in this post I want to encourgae you to strategically plant trees in your “yard” transforming it into areas to be admired, enjoyed, and that provide a sustainable addition to your property. With the… Continue reading Transitioning from Lawn to Forest…..
How We Can Grow During a Drought…..
April 7, 2015 During any kind of adversity we tend to grow with leaps and bounds. It may be slowly, but it is surely. Being in a severe drought offers this same opportunity to grow. How do we grow when we have less? Well, we can look at what we have that needs excessive water… Continue reading How We Can Grow During a Drought…..
Lawn Substitutes…..
April 7, 2015 The whole great State of California has a mandate to reduce water use by 25%. Although it is going to be diffuclt, we can easily achieve this–stop watering our lawns. This will be a massive savings of water since about 9 out of 10 homeowners have lawn. The design aspect of… Continue reading Lawn Substitutes…..
Water Conservation …. Lawns
As a landscape architect, I see potential everywhere! Many times that comes from identifying the problem first. We are experiencing a major drought in California. The biggest problem I see are all those unused grassy areas in front of most homes. I want my first blog to be about those lawns and grassy areas that… Continue reading Water Conservation …. Lawns