Protect Your Home (and Neighborhood)

Realtor.com. June 20, 2021. By Larissa Runkle: After last year’s record-setting wildfires, which burned over 10 million acres, experts predict this year’s wildfire season will be just as dangerous. Scorching temperatures and drought conditions make it nearly impossible to prevent some fires, but if you live in a place that’s considered at risk for wildfires, you’re probably concerned about how to protect your home.

While there are many obvious ways to help stop the spread of wildfires (mainly, by respecting fire bans), there are also some steps you should take to mitigate the risk of fires. Read More

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