by Julie | Oct 7, 2019 | Backyard Ideas, Louvered Pergolas, Petscaping, StruXure
The Site Located in the Crescent Park area of Palo Alto, the home of 4300 sf sits on a 9500 sf lot. Julie Orr Design teamed with the client, their interior designer and home builder to renovate what the client now calls their “forever home.” Not only was all the...
by Julie | Sep 18, 2017 | Backyard Ideas, Fireplace, Low Maintenance, Outdoor Kitchen, Petscaping
The Site Just over 1000 sf. We kept the one existing Acer japonica, Japanese Maple and Lagerstroemia indica, Crape Myrtle since they provided good focal points and privacy. There was an small existing Connecticut Bluestone patio which we enlarged. The People...
by Julie Orr | Jun 27, 2012 | Backyard Ideas, Petscaping
If you have a cat and want it to experience the outdoors, but are afraid of it straying away or getting into a fight with other cats or wildlife (contracting FIV, Leukemia, Rabies or worse), then we recommend looking into cat enclosures and barriers. They keep your...
by Julie Orr | Aug 5, 2011 | Backyard Ideas, Low Maintenance, Petscaping
This Santa Clara couple did an Express Garden to come up with a plant pallet that would encourage hummingbirds while also being a safe haven for their two new dogs. Since puppies are known for nibbling, the plants selected were not only durable but also non-toxic. The...
by Julie Orr | Jun 20, 2011 | Homeowner Tips, Petscaping
Local nurseries sell many common landscape plants that can be poisonous to pets. To add insult to injury, plants don’t come with a toxic warning label. The level of toxicity will depend on the plant, the part of the plant and amount ingested, along with your pet’s...
by Julie Orr | Jan 13, 2011 | Backyard Ideas, Low Maintenance, Petscaping, Rainwater Harvesting
The clients are a family of five with young children and two dogs living on 1.5 rural acres in the hills of Los Gatos, CA. Their desire was to create a safe and fun space for themselves and outdoor entertaining with other families. They requested multiple outdoor...
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