Autumn is the best time to plant California natives, and there are some great reasons to do so! Many protect you by fighting fire and stabilizing slopes – they are also just outrageously beautiful.

Entertain or Unwind? 

Houzz. By FormLA Staff: An expansive, vibrant rustic-modern landscape wraps a contemporary California home in Thousand Oaks. Perfect for entertainers, the space carries the serenity and peace often associated with smaller spaces. Tour Garden

Save LA from Fires and Floods with Beauty

By Cassy Aoyagi: It is easy to feel like the world is out of control with fires burning throughout the west and so many others underwater. We can, however, do a great deal to mitigate the effects of natural events. Here are 15 actions you can take right now to make your home, family and LA safer. Prevent Natural Disasters

Keep Your (Native) Party Lit Year Round

By Cassy Aoyagi: When compared to the older set (Um. Miss Rose?) Some of LA’s native starlets seem to be up and on at all hours. Others, not unlike their predecessors, need their beauty sleep. Don’t worry – that won’t get in the way at showtime! Read More