Los Angeles Times. April 26, 2013. By Craig Nakano and Cassy Aoyagi: You might recall that when a reader wrote about twin rows of Italian cypress — one established and healthy, the other newer and dying — the SoCal Garden Clinic asked a Pasadena nurseryman to tackle the question of why the plants might be struggling for survival. Now, with spring planting upon us and installing privacy hedges a priority, we thought we’d get a second opinion from landscape designer Cassy Aoyagi, co-founder and president of the Tujunga firm FormLA Landscaping. Read More
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Hike & Learns Explore LA Wildspace
See California Native Flora and Fauna in Nature
Each year, FormLA Landscaping co-founders Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi host treks in to wild spaces throughout Los Angeles County. The hikes are a wonderful chance to learn about California natives and edibles, understand the impact of our landscaping choices on the natural environment, and get a good workout!
The images at the side are from our “Feel the Burn” hike and learn hosted in the wake of the 2011 Station Fire, where we explored the consequences of fire in wild spaces and for our slopes. Our “Wild Eats” hike and learns focus on identifying edibles – a real hit with kids!
To join us, watch our upcoming events. You may also enjoy taking our hike and learn guide along as you explore LA’s wild spaces on your own.
See Past Hike and Learn Event Information
LA at Home: 2013 Pasadena Showcase House Preview
Los Angeles Times. April 18, 2013. By Bob Chamberlin: The annual Pasadena Showcase House of Design, open Sunday to May 19, features the work of more than 25 designers who transformed a 1941 Monterey Colonial in Arcadia originally designed by Roland E. Coate Sr. Take a look at some of the home and garden design ideas that await visitors. Take the Tour