When it comes to creating a sustainable landscape, drought tolerant plants are often first to come to mind, but sustainability can be practiced throughout the construction process. Some sustainable construction elements are more behind-the-scenes, in the sense that they don’t necessarily change the image of your design, but the foundation on which it is built....Read More

CAREX PRAEGRACILIS As the days get longer, and the cold known to Southern California drifts away, individuals look to picnic or lounge in a lush field of grass—enjoying the ever vibrant Los Angeles sun. One of the best ways to capture this field-like grass is to replace a lawn with drought-tolerant Carex Praegracilis, otherwise known...Read More

As climate change leads way to drier conditions and potential fire threats throughout California, it is important to consider how to keep your home safe by means of plant selection, proper maintenance, and landscape layout. Plant selection comes down to choosing various types of plants, including trees, that are firewise, meaning they tend to have...Read More

Edible gardens play an essential role in improving local food security and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. By bringing fruits and vegetables straight from your garden to your plate or local community members’ tables, those same meals don’t have to travel the extra miles (as much as 1500 miles!) to get to there. Additionally, the activity...Read More

Humans are innately drawn to nature; biophilia being the term coined for our inherent desire to connect with the environment. Beyond the sense of ease that comes with spending time in the natural world, there are positive physiological benefits to spending time in the outdoors. An NPR article, by Marielle Segarra, states that trees have...Read More