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Los Angeles’ mindset is changing, and so will our aesthetic.  We will have a more water wise Los Angeles. The question now becomes, what will our city look like?  Will we replace English-style gardens with Arizona-inspired xeriscapes?  Or will we choose the lush, lovely and distinctive California natives that bring us to an authentic sense of place?  Come see us at Descanso Gardens or a neighborhood tour this spring and let us know what you think!

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Set Trends in 2015 LA Times Home:  Looking forward, designers anticipate more sustainability, increased transitional spaces and adaptability.  Read More   Design for Dogs HGTV. By Holly Aguirre: More landscapers are pet-scaping. Hear from designers, veterinarians and horticulturists who want to keep your pets safe and happy outdoors.  Read More   Save Pets, Save Water Wet-to-Dry: Replace plants that cause problems for pets, including Hibiscus, Foxglove,and English Ivy, with something water-wise. Read More

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FormLA teams will stay busy in February and March to ensure your garden is crazy beautiful this spring.

Conserving Water and Soil Moisture:

• Replenishing mulch to conserve water and increase organic matter Increasing mower heights to reduce evaporation from lawns
• Changing batteries on irrigation timers
• Pushing the clocks forward on irrigation and lighting timers
• Pruning Mediterranean foliage

Getting Ready for a Dry Year:

• Optimizing water delivery systems
• Exchanging wet for dry-loving plants
• Replenishing mulch in flower beds
• Ensuring foliage growth allows for defensible space from fire
• Replacing thirsty traditional grasses with IdealMow® lawn alternatives
• Monitoring foliage growth

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LA’s Aesthetic
Dogscaping
Pet-Friendly Foliage

UPCOMING EVENTS+

Theodore Payne Tours
Descanso Events
Neighborhood Tours and Talks
Drought Tolerant Workshop

SUSTAINABLE TIPS+

Conserving Water
Preparing for Dry

UPCOMING EVENTS+

March 14:Theodore Payne Foundation Gourmet Garden Tour

March 15: Descanso Center Circle Garden Opens

March 21 and 22:Theodore Payne Foundation Native Garden Tour

March 21: Sierra Madre Rotary Panel

March 26: Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Presentation

April 12: Brentwood Drought Tolerant Garden Tour

April 25:Drought Tolerant Maintenance Workshop

May 29 and 30: Dwell on Design

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