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.
Category: Patio Design
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 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