April 2013 Newsletter

VALUED CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS+

Spring tour season got off to a wonderful start due to the heartwarming support of the Weiss and Rosen families. Thank you for generously sharing your gardens during the Theodore Payne Foundation Native Garden and Gourmet Garden Tours. A picture is truly worth a thousand words, and a stroll through your gardens did more to educate the public about the beauty of sustainable landscaping than a year’s worth of newsletters – thank you!

This month, we are looking forward to the opening of the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, a lovely Monterey Colonial estate in Arcadia. We are so excited to see you, we are giving away tickets!

Sincerely,
Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi

LATEST NEWS+

Steal This Tour-Worthy Look!

Garden Portfolio: If you loved the look of our 3900 square foot Theodore Payne Tour Garden in Santa Monica, check out our tips for getting Weiss-style! This state of the art edible garden surrounds a turn of the century cottage and functions as both a wildlife sanctuary and a high-style showcase for the latest water conservation strategies. Visit the Weiss Garden

Win Showcase House Tickets!

Now that you’ve seen the down and dirty behind the scenes truth, don’t miss the chance to see our Showcase garden in all its glory! The first 2 readers to correctly identify the style of this year’s Pasadena Showcase Home will win 2 tickets to the Pasadena Showcase House of Design… just in time for opening weekend! Enter to Win

WHAT TO EXPECT+

Would you like to come home to a showcase garden? We can make it happen! Going it alone? Transform our checklist into your own list of honey-dos!

Protecting you from pests… Including Tier 2 water prices:

• 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
• Inspecting common sprinklers for leaks and ensuring drip irrigation provides proper coverage
• Watering by hand where necessary

Making the most of spring:

• Planning spring vegetable gardens to match your meal interests
• Cutting flowers and foliage for bouquets to brighten indoor areas
• Deadheading to bring on more blooms
• Pruning Mediterranean foliage to ensure it keeps its figure through bikini season

Prepping for BBQ season:

• Placing or fixing outdoor lighting to ensure your outdoor space is safe and optimally charming for spring and summer entertaining
• Testing BBQ and fire feature equipment to ensure everything is in proper order

LATEST NEWS+

Steal This Tour-Worthy Look!
Win Showcase House Tickets!

UPCOMING EVENTS+

Pasadena Showcase House of Design Opening Day
Hike and Learn with Theodore Payne Foundation
Drought Tolerant Gardening Workshop

WHAT TO EXPECT+

Protecting you from pests… Including Tier 2 water prices
Making the most of spring
Prepping for BBQ season

TEAM UPDATE+

Showcase Sneak Peek
Gourmet Garden Tour

UPCOMING EVENTS+

April 21: Pasadena Showcase House of Design Opening Day
April 27: Hike and Learn with Theodore Payne Foundation
May 5: Drought Tolerant Gardening Workshop

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TEAM UPDATE+

Showcase Sneak Peek

Jerry Martinez and Julio Hernandez put the final touches on the Willow Pavilion at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design.

Gourmet Garden Tour

Theodore Payne Foundation sponsored an all-new advance tour garnished with delectable food, delightful beverages and juicy presentations from Lili Singer, Carol Bornstein, and our own Cassy Aoyagi. Check out the delectable treats and fantastic views on our Facebook page.

About FormLA Landscaping+

FormLA® Landscaping designs, builds and maintains custom sustainable landscapes that beautifully complement the distinct and varied architecture of Los Angeles County. See our expanding Portfolio.

CONTACT FORMLA+

Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi, Principals: Cassy@formlainc.com

Mark Britten, Production Manager: Mark@formlainc.com

John Avakian, Bookkeeping: John@formlainc.com

Ed Woodbury and Katarina Eriksson, Maintenance and Horticultural Team Leaders: Kat@formlainc.com and Ed@formlainc.com