Raise Kids in the Sun

Fatherly. October 8, 2018. By Joshua Krisch:  You want your kids to play outside. But as summer gives way to autumn, sunny days are giving way to cloud cover, and the sun is setting earlier and earlier. No state gets year-round sunshine, but there are locations across the United States that boast a significant number of sunny days.

5 Tips for Home Health

Bustle. By Suzannah Weiss: They say that your health is the most important thing, since without your health, you can’t have anything else. So, it should stand to reason that when you’re creating your home, the most important thing to think about is how your living space will impact your health. You’re there every single day, so it’s a worthwhile investment to make your home conducive to a healthy lifestyle.

Designing for Disaster: Creating Fire-Defensive Landscapes

LA County Fire Department Blog. October 5, 2018: Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge joined with FormLA Landscaping on Saturday, September 8, 2018, to host a two-part panel discussion series created to help Southern California locals explore the ways home gardens and public spaces can help reduce the risk of fires, floods, and other natural disasters. The first session, “Creating Fire-Safe Landscapes” provided attendees with an overview of recommended plants and design strategies to help protect homes from wildfire.