VALUED CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS+
We enjoyed Dwell on Design a great deal this year, thanks to the involvement of some wonderful people.
Ive Haugeland with Shades of Green Landscape Architecture recruited us to build the delightfully designed Dwell Outdoor show floor, and we enjoyed seeing the wonder on guests’ faces as they encountered the Tillandsia Showers and mature olive trees that filled the space. FormLA’s John Cook had teams working night and day to bring Ive’s vision to life, and he did an extraordinary job.
The FormLA booth contained simple and lovely planters and seating from Greenform and Stepstone pavers that inspired tons of questions. Thank you to both for letting us showcase your products!
We also owe thanks to Landscape Architect Kati Spitz and Jordan Kushins of Dwell Magazine for a lively discussion with Cassy about creating beautiful, sustainable landscapes in Southern California. We were happy to see so many people interested in providing cleaner, healthier, safer landscapes for their families!
Thank you for a wonderful month and a wonderful show.
Sincerely,
Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi
LATEST NEWS+
Enjoy the Danes’ Living Art
View Clips from Dwell
Earn LEED Points with Water Saving Devices
Win California Natives!
UPCOMING EVENTS+
Irrigation Maintenance Class
TPF Members Open House
WHAT TO EXPECT+
Bountiful Harvests
Fresh Cut Flowers
Sustainably Manicured Lawns
TEAM UPDATE+
Cassy Elected TPF President
UPCOMING EVENTS+
The FormLA team would enjoy seeing you:
August 5, 2010, 4-7pm:
FormLA Maintenance Care Supervisor Noe Granados will teach Irrigation System Maintenance for Professionals (bilingual) as part of the City’s Sustainable Landscape Maintenance for Professionals Series.
August 22, 2010, 3-6pm:
Theodore Payne Foundation Open House for Members.
Contact us to request a sustainable landscaping presentation for your green organization.
TEAM UPDATE+
Cassy Aoyagi has been named President of the Board of the Theodore Payne Foundation.
Is it just us or does Dara Aoyagi look like a fluffy Daffodil in her cone of shame? We still think she is as lovely as a sage!
CONTACT FORMLA+
Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi, Principals: Cassy@formlainc.com
Mark Britten, Production Manager: Mark@formlainc.com
John Avakian, Bookkeeping: John@formlainc.com
Noe Granados, Maintenance Care Supervisor: Noe@formlainc.com
Cara Barnard, Horticultural Care Technician: Cara@formlainc.com
LATEST NEWS+
Client Story: From within the Dane’s cubist home, this Zen-like garden and the ocean take command of a flawlessly simple, warm interior space. Mark Weaver and Associates, an interior design and project management firm, worked closely with FormLA® Landscaping design and build teams to ensure the garden became an effective interior design element. More
Dwell Presentation: Dwell Magazine’s Jordan Kushins moderated a panel discussion about the aesthetics of sustainable landscapes with Cassy Aoyagi and Kati Spitz. Video clips include the professionals’ answers to questions about designing with natives, the return on investment (ROI) of sustainable landscaping, and changes to rebates and incentives.
Tips: Last issue, we covered water saving devices required by the California Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinances (aka WELO or AB1881). As a follow-up, we go beyond those do-it-yourself devices to strategies that earn LEED® points and provide truly compelling water savings. More
Wet/Dry Exchange: Congratulations to wet-to-dry winners Shirley Buono, Masami Fukuhara, Leslie Hope, Michele Markota and Remon! Each won a gift certificate to Theodore Payne Foundation for identifying Lessingia (Silver Carpet) as the California native that will bring sparkle to your sustainable landscape. Learn about the trade-offs between Silver Carpet and Sun Gold, or identify the lawn that uses 70 percent less water than a traditional lawn to Win!
WHAT TO EXPECT+
Whether you are heading into the hills or just your sustainable landscape, expect to see big, bold summer blooms. Watch the FormLA Facebook page for blooming updates. View
If this is your list of DIY projects or honey-dos, consider letting FormLA do the heavy lifting! In July, clients can expect we will be:
- Harvesting summer vegetables and replenishing and replanting veggies and herbs for a strong fall harvest
- Bringing the prettiest cut flowers and foliage into homes for arrangement
- Maintaining lawns sustainably: leaving clippings for mulch, pulling weeds before mowing, using organic fertilizer, and providing deep, long watering
- Making sure everyone’s outdoor kitchen is flawlessly clean with freshly potted plants and ready-to-grill BBQs
- Watch for your fire clearance notice (please fax to 818.353.6837, and we’ll do the rest!)
phone 818.353.7030 • 310.979.9002 • fax 818.353.6837 • www.formlainc.com
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