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!
LATEST NEWS+
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
WHAT TO EXPECT+
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