Understanding Green Architecture

RocketMortgage. July 12, 2021. By Katie Ziraldo: As society looks toward the future to find new ways to combat climate change, one of the biggest solutions may lie in our past. The concept of green architecture, with the added assistance of modern technology, may hold the key to a better future for both buildings and people.

“Our living environments profoundly impact our health and social equity,” explains Cassy Aoyagi, President of FormLA Landscaping. Read More

Shoutout Cassy Aoyagi

Shoutout LA. July 1, 2021. ShoutoutLA Staff: We had the good fortune of connecting with Cassy Aoyagi and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Cassy, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?

We believe our work – and that of every LA landscaper – can save this beloved city and the world. I know that sounds like hyperbole, but it isn’t! An abundance of data backs it up. Read More

No-Mess Poolside Plants

Realtor.com. Jun 30, 2021. By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: Ahh—sinking into the cool water of a swimming pool on a hot summer day is heavenly. Diving into a tangle of slimy leaves and bugs? Not so much…

But it doesn’t have to be that way. The types of trees, shrubs, and flowers you pick to surround your pool can spell the difference between a summer packed with pool cleaning, or one where you can recline in an inflatable swan in peace. Read More