VALUED CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS+
We begin 2011 encouraged by the broad based interest and dedication we see to addressing the state’s ongoing water issues. Cassy delighted in the Letters to the Editor posted by the Los Angeles Times in follow-up to her interview with Patt Morrison, each illustrating the transformation in how California sees and manages its iconic public and private outdoor space. Naturally, we also cheered as Governor Brown mentioned water among his focus issues in his inaugural address and municipalities expanded and reinstituted sustainable landscaping grant programs. That said, true change becomes possible when neighbors begin talking to neighbors. We think we are nearly there, and we are confident through our work and with your help, we can protect and conserve this essential community resource.
Sincerely,
Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi
LATEST NEWS+
Lorraine’s Leading Landscape
Saving for a Rain[less] Day
Aristada v. Stipa
UPCOMING EVENTS+
Save 2011 Garden Tour Dates
WHAT TO EXPECT+
Protecting homes
Pruning for blooming
TEAM UPDATE+
Cara Barnard, Maintenance Manager
Landscape Industry Show Gadgets
UPCOMING EVENTS+
“Save the Date” for Spring Events
TEAM UPDATE+
With rave reviews from clients, Cara Barnard has been promoted to maintenance care manager. Read Cara’s Bio or Send Congratulations.
Teams attended the Landscape Industry Show to stay on the cutting edge of conservation related techniques and the latest gadgets.
CONTACT FORMLA+
Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi, Principals: Cassy@formlainc.com
Mark Britten, Production Manager: Mark@formlainc.com
John Avakian, Bookkeeping: John@formlainc.com
Cara Barnard, Horticultural Care Technician: Cara@formlainc.com
LATEST NEWS+
Garden Profile:
Lorraine Sanchez sparked a sustainable landscaping revolution on her now vibrantly native Santa Monica street. See the garden that inspired her neighbors to follow her lead. More
Tips:The rare days when L.A. skies are gray present an opportunity to set aside a precious resource for a rain-free day. Rainwater harvesting systems, including rain barrels, above and below ground cisterns, onsite biological ponds and resevoirs are a hassle-free way to save the world… Or at least L.A. More
Wet/Dry Exchange: Congratulations to wet-to-dry winners Anita Sheridan, Fleur Nooyen, Gary Trethaway, Leslie Hope, and Robert Enders! Each won a gift certificate to Theodore Payne Foundation for identifying Aristada purpurea as the waving ornamental grass that thrives without waves of water. Learn why this exchange works: More
 Prunus cerasifera |
 Cercis occidentalis |
Wet/Dry Quiz: Both small, deciduous Cercis occidentalis and Prunus cerasifera can squeeze their knock-out blooms and foliage into tight places, but money doesn’t grow on either tree. Identify which one will make the most of a tight water budgets to win this issue’s Wet to Dry Exchange Quiz. Win!
WHAT TO EXPECT+
The New Year is a time for list making. You are welcome to borrow from our list of to-dos!
We will be providing peace of mind for rainy season, perpetually:
- Re-staking trees to ensure proper support
- Adjusting irrigation quantity and timers
- Making sure rain sensors work
- Protecting homes from leaks by cleaning gutters
- Monitoring run-off strategies and water catchment systems to protect slopes and homes
A hassle-free, beautiful spring garden results from our heavy lifting in winter. We are:
- Ensuring proper growth and form of ornamental shrubs, conifers, deciduous trees, roses, ornamental fruits, natives and
- Mediterranean plants to make room for spring growth with natural pruning methods
- Cutting grasses to their bases
- Evaluating empty spaces for planting new native plants
- Providing special feeding to citrus and acid loving plants and spraying roses and ornamental fruits with ecofriendly dormant oil, organic amending with blood meal
