VALUED CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS+
We enjoyed the past month more than most, as we got to see so many of you!
We were delighted to see those who joined the Theodore Payne Foundation and La Cañada Valley Beautiful Garden Tours and so happy many of you have already seen our showcase for sustainable landscaping at the Pasadena Showcase House.
We are exceedingly grateful to Angelia Leung and Hap Palmer, Michelle Markota, Paige and Rob Olson, Al and Myra Rosen, and Loraine Sanchez for opening their outdoor living spaces to tour visitors this spring. A special thanks to Hap Palmer who also spoke with CNN SoCal News about the benefits of water wise native gardens!
As we move into May, we will help you address new regulations for outdoor water use and prepare for fire season. More information follows and we welcome your calls and questions on these hot topics.
Sincerely,
Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi
LATEST NEWS+
New restrictions on outdoor water use. Pasadena Showcase House in the news.
UPCOMING EVENTS+
Garden tours and events.
SERVICE UPDATES+
Fire season. Water auditing.
TEAM UPDATE+
New maintenance care manager.
UPCOMING EVENTS+
The FormLA team has garden installations at several events
this Spring, and we would
enjoy seeing you:
May 8 and 9: Alternative Building Expo. Get details
May 16: Hike and Learn with Cassy. Get details
Now – May 17: Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Get details
TEAM UPDATE+
Meet Jorge Salazar maintenance care manager, joins the FormLA team having managed large technical projects, including Malibu Fire Station 56. His interests include the construction methods of early man and bonsai gardening. Learn more about Jorge
Key FormLA email addresses
Owner/President: Cassy Aoyagi, Cassy@formlainc.com
Production Manager: Mark Britten, Mark@formlainc.com
Bookkeeping: John Avakian, John@formlainc.com
Maintenance Care Manager: Jorge Salazar, Jorge@formlainc.com
LATEST NEWS+
New Ordinances Limit Watering and Impose Escalating Fines
Starting June 1st, the Department of Water and Power will restrict sprinkler
watering to two days a week and between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Violators will
incur fines that increase in $100 increments per violation. View “New Law Forces Water Conservation,” ABC News.
Strategies for minimizing outdoor water use include:
- Designing-in Sustainability and Water Conservation. This produces the most profound
benefits. Native plants can be combined with plants from the world’s five
Mediterranean climate regions to compliment any architectural style. By appropriately
complimenting building design and topography, water-wise gardens can also reduce a
building’s ongoing energy needs and minimize garden installation costs.
- Maintaining and Retrofitting Irrigation Systems. For those with established
landscapes, retrofitting irrigation systems with new technologies, including
weather-based controllers and updated nozzles can significantly reduce water
consumption.
- Setting Timers and Controls to Comply with Ordinances. FormLA maintenance
crews will be checking irrigation timers and weather-based controls to ensure
compliance with local ordinances.
Pasadena Star-News Highlights FormLA
Pasadena Showcase House Garden
Read the Story
Horticultural Highlights: Tips and Client News
The second of five
demonstration gardens designed by FormLA to educate Angelinos
about water-wise plants from the world’s 5 Mediterranean climate regions
is now complete. This Mediterranean garden joins the established
California native garden. La Cañada Valley Beautiful is currently
raising funds to add demonstration gardens featuring plants from
Chile, South Africa, and Australia as well.
Contribute to La Cañada Valley Beautiful
SERVICE UPDATE+
Fire and Water Watch
As we head into summer, we are preparing for fire season and the mandatory water
rationing expected to begin in July 2009.
Fire Clearance
Spring is the time to prepare for fire season. The FormLA
maintenance team will protect your home and ensure your outdoor space complies
with current codes.
View the Governor’s Call to Action
Contact the FormLA Maintenance Team
Water Audits
FormLA can audit your outdoor water use and provide tips and tools
for conserving water while keeping your outdoor space green and vibrant. Request a Water Audit
phone 818.353.7030 • 310.979.9002 • fax 818.353.6837 • www.formlainc.com